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

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Summary of differences between Mung bean and Refried beans

  • The amount of Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Manganese, and Potassium in Mung bean is higher than in Refried beans.
  • Mung bean covers your daily need of Folate 154% more than Refried beans.
  • Mung bean contains 10 times more Vitamin B5 than Refried beans. While Mung bean contains 1.91mg of Vitamin B5, Refried beans contain only 0.189mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity).

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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
10
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0
Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains more Calcium +355.2%
Contains more Iron +368.1%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Phosphorus +298.9%
Contains more Potassium +290.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +362.1%
Contains more Copper +629.5%
Contains more Manganese +258.1%
Contains more Selenium +41.4%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Refried beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 54% 25% 40% 29% 49% 16% 43% 38% 32%
Contains more Calcium +355.2%
Contains more Iron +368.1%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Phosphorus +298.9%
Contains more Potassium +290.6%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +362.1%
Contains more Copper +629.5%
Contains more Manganese +258.1%
Contains more Selenium +41.4%

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
9
:
1
Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +717.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +194.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +513.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +910.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +270.9%
Contains more Folate +5581.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
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%
Refried beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 20% 19% 19% 7% 12% 24% 9% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +717.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +194.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +513.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +910.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +270.9%
Contains more Folate +5581.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +328.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
3
:
2
Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains more Protein +379.1%
Contains more Carbs +362.1%
Contains more Other +94.2%
Contains more Fats +74.8%
Contains more Water +759.1%
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
Refried beans
5% 2% 14% 78% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 2.01 g
Carbs: 13.55 g
Water: 77.75 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +379.1%
Contains more Carbs +362.1%
Contains more Other +94.2%
Contains more Fats +74.8%
Contains more Water +759.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
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2
Refried beans
Refried beans
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +273.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.4%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Refried beans
36% 34% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.543 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +273.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41.4%

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 Refried beans
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat 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 Refried beans Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 9.85g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 4.98g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 2.01g Refried beans
Carbs 62.62g 13.55g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 90kcal Mung bean
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Sugar 6.6g 0.54g Refried beans
Fiber 16.3g 3.7g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 29mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 1.44mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 35mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 92mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 319mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 370mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 0.58mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.129mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.289mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 5.8µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 0IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.09mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 6mg Refried beans
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.076mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.079mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 0.367mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.189mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.103mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 11µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 2.1µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.065mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.231mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.242mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.438mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.377mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.083mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.297mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.287mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 153mg Refried beans
Trans Fat 0g 0.016g Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.631g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.601g Refried beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.543g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Refried beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g Refried beans
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Refried beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Refried 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
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.06g)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.283g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
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. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/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.