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Mung bean vs. Soybean meal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mung bean and Soybean meal different?

  • Mung bean is 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 from Soybean meal is 120% higher.
  • Mung bean contains 2 times more Folate than Soybean meal. While Mung bean contains 625µg of Folate, Soybean meal contains only 303µg.

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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
1
:
9
Soybean meal
Soybean meal
Contains more Selenium +148.5%
Contains more Calcium +84.8%
Contains more Iron +103.3%
Contains more Magnesium +61.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +91%
Contains more Potassium +99.8%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +88.8%
Contains more Copper +112.5%
Contains more Manganese +267.1%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Soybean meal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 74% 514% 219% 301% 220% 1% 138% 667% 496% 18%
Contains more Selenium +148.5%
Contains more Calcium +84.8%
Contains more Iron +103.3%
Contains more Magnesium +61.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +91%
Contains more Potassium +99.8%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +88.8%
Contains more Copper +112.5%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
5
:
5
Soybean meal
Soybean meal
Contains more Vitamin A +185%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.251
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.976
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%
Soybean meal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 0% 0% 0% 173% 58% 49% 119% 132% 228% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +185%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +106.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.251
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.976

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
2
:
3
Soybean meal
Soybean meal
Contains more Carbs +74.5%
Contains more Water +30.4%
Contains more Protein +106.2%
Contains more Fats +107.8%
Contains more Other +68.1%
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
Soybean meal
49% 2% 36% 7% 6%
Protein: 49.2 g
Fats: 2.39 g
Carbs: 35.89 g
Water: 6.94 g
Other: 5.58 g
Contains more Carbs +74.5%
Contains more Water +30.4%
Contains more Protein +106.2%
Contains more Fats +107.8%
Contains more Other +68.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
0
:
3
Soybean meal
Soybean meal
Contains less Saturated Fat -23%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.1%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Soybean meal
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.268 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.045 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -23%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Mung bean Soybean meal
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Soybean meal Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 35.89g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 49.2g Soybean meal
Fats 1.15g 2.39g Soybean meal
Carbs 62.62g 35.89g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 337kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Soybean meal
Fiber 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 244mg Soybean meal
Iron 6.74mg 13.7mg Soybean meal
Magnesium 189mg 306mg Soybean meal
Phosphorus 367mg 701mg Soybean meal
Potassium 1246mg 2490mg Soybean meal
Sodium 15mg 3mg Soybean meal
Zinc 2.68mg 5.06mg Soybean meal
Copper 0.941mg 2mg Soybean meal
Manganese 1.035mg 3.8mg Soybean meal
Selenium 8.2µg 3.3µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 40IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 2µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.691mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.251mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 2.587mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 1.976mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.569mg Soybean meal
Folate 625µg 303µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.653mg Soybean meal
Threonine 0.782mg 1.952mg Soybean meal
Isoleucine 1.008mg 2.18mg Soybean meal
Leucine 1.847mg 3.66mg Soybean meal
Lysine 1.664mg 2.991mg Soybean meal
Methionine 0.286mg 0.606mg Soybean meal
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 2.346mg Soybean meal
Valine 1.237mg 2.243mg Soybean meal
Histidine 0.695mg 1.212mg Soybean meal
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.268g Soybean meal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.409g Soybean meal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 1.045g Soybean meal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Soybean meal
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
63%
Soybean meal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
264%
Soybean meal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.08g)
Which food is cheaper?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean meal
Soybean meal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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.

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. Soybean meal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172445/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.