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Mung bean vs. Mung beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mung bean and Mung beans

  • Mung bean is higher than Mung beans in Folate, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 117% higher.
  • Mung bean has 6 times more Copper than Mung beans. While Mung bean has 0.941mg of Copper, Mung beans have only 0.156mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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
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Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Calcium +388.9%
Contains more Iron +381.4%
Contains more Magnesium +293.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +270.7%
Contains more Potassium +368.4%
Contains more Zinc +219%
Contains more Copper +503.2%
Contains more Manganese +247.3%
Contains more Selenium +228%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Mung beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 53% 35% 43% 24% 1% 23% 53% 39% 14%
Contains more Calcium +388.9%
Contains more Iron +381.4%
Contains more Magnesium +293.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +270.7%
Contains more Potassium +368.4%
Contains more Zinc +219%
Contains more Copper +503.2%
Contains more Manganese +247.3%
Contains more Selenium +228%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%

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
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0
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Vitamin A +375%
Contains more Vitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin C +380%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +278.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +282%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +290.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +365.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +470.1%
Contains more Folate +293.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%
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%
Mung beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 4% 41% 15% 11% 25% 16% 120% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +375%
Contains more Vitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin C +380%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +278.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +282%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +290.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +365.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +470.1%
Contains more Folate +293.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
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Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Protein +239.9%
Contains more Fats +202.6%
Contains more Carbs +227%
Contains more Other +320.3%
Contains more Water +702.9%
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
Mung beans
7% 19% 73%
Protein: 7.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 19.15 g
Water: 72.66 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Protein +239.9%
Contains more Fats +202.6%
Contains more Carbs +227%
Contains more Other +320.3%
Contains more Water +702.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
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Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +198.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Mung beans
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.128 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +198.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +200%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.7%

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 Mung beans
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Mung beans Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 11.55g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 7.02g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 0.38g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 19.15g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 105kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g 2g Mung beans
Fiber 16.3g 7.6g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 27mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 1.4mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 48mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 99mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 266mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 2mg Mung beans
Zinc 2.68mg 0.84mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.156mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.298mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 2.5µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 24IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 1µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.15mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 1mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.164mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.061mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 0.577mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.41mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.067mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 159µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 2.7µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.076mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.23mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.297mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.544mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.49mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.084mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.425mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.364mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.205mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.116g Mung beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.054g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.128g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
20%
Mung beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
29%
Mung beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.232g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Mung beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174257/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.