Mung bean vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mung beans and soybean meal different?
- Mung beans are higher in folate; however, soybean meal is richer in manganese, copper, iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B6, and calcium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for soybean meal is 120% higher.
- Mung beans contain 2 times more folate than soybean meal. While mung beans contain 625µg of folate, soybean meal contains only 303µg.
- Mung beans have a lower glycemic index (31) than soybean meal (68).
Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Soy meal, defatted, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +148.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +61.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +84.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +99.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +103.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +112.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +88.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +267.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +106.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +14.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +49% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.86 g
Fats:
1.15 g
Carbs:
62.62 g
Water:
9.05 g
Other:
3.32 g
Protein:
49.2 g
Fats:
2.39 g
Carbs:
35.89 g
Water:
6.94 g
Other:
5.58 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +74.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +30.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +106.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +107.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.348 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.384 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.268 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.045 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +154% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +172.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.035mg | 3.8mg | 120% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 2mg | 118% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 13.7mg | 87% |
| Folate | 625µg | 303µg | 81% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 65% | |
| Protein | 23.86g | 49.2g | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 701mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 2490mg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 306mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 5.06mg | 22% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.569mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 244mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 3.3µg | 9% |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 35.89g | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.691mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 1.045g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Fats | 1.15g | 2.39g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 2.587mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 0.409g | 1% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 337kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 1.976mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.251mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 35.89g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 0.268g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.653mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 1.952mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 2.18mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 3.66mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 2.991mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.606mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 2.346mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 2.243mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 1.212mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
79%
58%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
264%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.