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

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How are Mung bean and Soybean raw different?

  • Mung bean is richer in Folate, Fiber, and Vitamin B5, while Soybean raw is higher in Iron, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Vitamin K, and Magnesium.
  • Soybean raw covers your daily need of Iron 112% more than Mung bean.
  • Mung bean contains 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Soybean raw. Mung bean contains 1.91mg of Vitamin B5, while Soybean raw contains 0.793mg.

Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Soybeans, mature seeds, raw types were 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 Calcium +109.8%
Contains more Iron +132.9%
Contains more Magnesium +48.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.8%
Contains more Potassium +44.2%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Zinc +82.5%
Contains more Copper +76.2%
Contains more Manganese +143.2%
Contains more Selenium +117.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 84% 589% 200% 302% 159% 1% 134% 553% 329% 98%
Contains more Calcium +109.8%
Contains more Iron +132.9%
Contains more Magnesium +48.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.8%
Contains more Potassium +44.2%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Zinc +82.5%
Contains more Copper +76.2%
Contains more Manganese +143.2%
Contains more Selenium +117.1%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +273.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +422.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.377
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 17% 0% 20% 219% 201% 31% 48% 87% 282% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin A +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +140.9%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +273.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +422.2%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.377

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +107.6%
Contains more Protein +52.9%
Contains more Fats +1633.9%
Contains more Other +46.7%
Equal in Water - 8.54
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
Protein: 36.49 g
Fats: 19.94 g
Carbs: 30.16 g
Water: 8.54 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more Carbs +107.6%
Contains more Protein +52.9%
Contains more Fats +1633.9%
Contains more Other +46.7%
Equal in Water - 8.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2635.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2831%
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 2.884 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.255 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2635.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2831%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Soybean raw Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 20.86g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 36.49g Soybean raw
Fats 1.15g 19.94g Soybean raw
Carbs 62.62g 30.16g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 446kcal Soybean raw
Sugar 6.6g 7.33g Mung bean
Fiber 16.3g 9.3g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 277mg Soybean raw
Iron 6.74mg 15.7mg Soybean raw
Magnesium 189mg 280mg Soybean raw
Phosphorus 367mg 704mg Soybean raw
Potassium 1246mg 1797mg Soybean raw
Sodium 15mg 2mg Soybean raw
Zinc 2.68mg 4.89mg Soybean raw
Copper 0.941mg 1.658mg Soybean raw
Manganese 1.035mg 2.517mg Soybean raw
Selenium 8.2µg 17.8µg Soybean raw
Vitamin A 114IU 22IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 1µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.85mg Soybean raw
Vitamin C 4.8mg 6mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.874mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.87mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 1.623mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.793mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.377mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 375µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 47µg Soybean raw
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.591mg Soybean raw
Threonine 0.782mg 1.766mg Soybean raw
Isoleucine 1.008mg 1.971mg Soybean raw
Leucine 1.847mg 3.309mg Soybean raw
Lysine 1.664mg 2.706mg Soybean raw
Methionine 0.286mg 0.547mg Soybean raw
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 2.122mg Soybean raw
Valine 1.237mg 2.029mg Soybean raw
Histidine 0.695mg 1.097mg Soybean raw
Saturated Fat 0.348g 2.884g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 4.404g Soybean raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 11.255g Soybean raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Soybean 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
85%
Soybean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
244%
Soybean raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.536g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1.9)
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.

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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/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.