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Mung bean vs. Lupin Bean Raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mung bean and Lupin Bean Raw?

  • Mung bean is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Potassium, yet Lupin Bean Raw is richer in Manganese, Zinc, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Copper.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 68% higher.
  • Mung bean has 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Lupin Bean Raw. Mung bean has 1.91mg of Vitamin B5, while Lupin Bean Raw has 0.75mg.

We used Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Lupins, mature seeds, raw types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Mung bean
Mung bean
2
:
6
Lupin Bean Raw
Lupin Bean Raw
Contains more Iron +54.6%
Contains more Potassium +23%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.9%
Contains more Zinc +77.2%
Contains more Manganese +130.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 198
Equal in Sodium - 15
Equal in Copper - 1.022
Equal in Selenium - 8.2
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Lupin Bean Raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 53% 164% 142% 189% 90% 2% 130% 341% 311% 45%
Contains more Iron +54.6%
Contains more Potassium +23%
Contains more Calcium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.9%
Contains more Zinc +77.2%
Contains more Manganese +130.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 198
Equal in Sodium - 15
Equal in Copper - 1.022
Equal in Selenium - 8.2

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Mung bean
Mung bean
8
:
1
Lupin Bean Raw
Lupin Bean Raw
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.7%
Contains more Folate +76.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4.8
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.64
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.19
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.357
Mung bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 11% 0% 16% 156% 54% 43% 115% 89% 469% 0% 23%
Lupin Bean Raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 16% 160% 51% 42% 45% 83% 267% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +154.7%
Contains more Folate +76.1%
Equal in Vitamin C - 4.8
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.64
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.22
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.19
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.357

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
2
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3
Lupin Bean Raw
Lupin Bean Raw
Contains more Carbs +55.1%
Contains more Protein +51.6%
Contains more Fats +747%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Equal in Other - 3.28
Mung bean
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Lupin Bean Raw
36% 10% 40% 10% 3%
Protein: 36.17 g
Fats: 9.74 g
Carbs: 40.37 g
Water: 10.44 g
Other: 3.28 g
Contains more Carbs +55.1%
Contains more Protein +51.6%
Contains more Fats +747%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Equal in Other - 3.28

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
1
:
2
Lupin Bean Raw
Lupin Bean Raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2347.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +535.2%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Lupin Bean Raw
15% 52% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.156 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.94 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.439 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2347.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +535.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mung bean Lupin Bean Raw
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Lupin Bean Raw Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 21.47g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 36.17g Lupin Bean Raw
Fats 1.15g 9.74g Lupin Bean Raw
Carbs 62.62g 40.37g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 371kcal Lupin Bean Raw
Sugar 6.6g Lupin Bean Raw
Fiber 16.3g 18.9g Lupin Bean Raw
Calcium 132mg 176mg Lupin Bean Raw
Iron 6.74mg 4.36mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 198mg Lupin Bean Raw
Phosphorus 367mg 440mg Lupin Bean Raw
Potassium 1246mg 1013mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 15mg
Zinc 2.68mg 4.75mg Lupin Bean Raw
Copper 0.941mg 1.022mg Lupin Bean Raw
Manganese 1.035mg 2.382mg Lupin Bean Raw
Selenium 8.2µg 8.2µg
Vitamin A 114IU 0IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 4.8mg
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.64mg Lupin Bean Raw
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.22mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 2.19mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.75mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.357mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 355µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.289mg Lupin Bean Raw
Threonine 0.782mg 1.331mg Lupin Bean Raw
Isoleucine 1.008mg 1.615mg Lupin Bean Raw
Leucine 1.847mg 2.743mg Lupin Bean Raw
Lysine 1.664mg 1.933mg Lupin Bean Raw
Methionine 0.286mg 0.255mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 1.435mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 1.51mg Lupin Bean Raw
Histidine 0.695mg 1.03mg Lupin Bean Raw
Saturated Fat 0.348g 1.156g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 3.94g Lupin Bean Raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 2.439g Lupin Bean Raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Lupin Bean Raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
82%
Mung bean
55%
Lupin Bean Raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
146%
Lupin Bean Raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.808g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lupin Bean Raw
Lupin Bean Raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lupin Bean Raw
Lupin Bean Raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lupin Bean Raw
Lupin Bean Raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (15 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/nutrients
  2. Lupin Bean Raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172423/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.