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

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The main differences between Refried beans and Mung beans

  • Refried beans have more Selenium, and Vitamin C, however, Mung beans have more Folate, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Mung beans is 37% higher.
  • Mung beans have 185 times less Sodium than Refried beans. Refried beans have 370mg of Sodium, while Mung beans have 2mg.

Food types used in this article are Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 8.7% 28% 54% 43% 16% 39% 48% 38% 32%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 8.1% 23% 53% 52% 23% 42% 0.26% 39% 14%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +132%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +37.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +20.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +44.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.5%
~equal in Calcium ~27mg
~equal in Iron ~1.4mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~99mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.298mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 20% 0% 1.8% 0% 19% 18% 6.9% 11% 24% 0% 5.3% 8.3% 12%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 1.4% 3% 0% 41% 14% 11% 25% 15% 0% 6.8% 119% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +116.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +28.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1345.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +38.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 FatsFats +428.9%
Contains more OtherOther +116.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.3%
~equal in Water ~72.66g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 34% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.631 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.543 g
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.128 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1013%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +324.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Refried beans Mung beans
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Refried beans Mung beans Opinion
Calories 90kcal 105kcal Mung beans
Protein 4.98g 7.02g Mung beans
Fats 2.01g 0.38g Refried beans
Vitamin C 6mg 1mg Refried beans
Net carbs 9.85g 11.55g Mung beans
Carbs 13.55g 19.15g Mung beans
Magnesium 35mg 48mg Mung beans
Calcium 29mg 27mg Refried beans
Potassium 319mg 266mg Refried beans
Iron 1.44mg 1.4mg Refried beans
Sugar 0.54g 2g Refried beans
Fiber 3.7g 7.6g Mung beans
Copper 0.129mg 0.156mg Mung beans
Zinc 0.58mg 0.84mg Mung beans
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Phosphorus 92mg 99mg Mung beans
Sodium 370mg 2mg Mung beans
Vitamin A 0IU 24IU Mung beans
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Mung beans
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.15mg Mung beans
Manganese 0.289mg 0.298mg Mung beans
Selenium 5.8µg 2.5µg Refried beans
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.164mg Mung beans
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.061mg Refried beans
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 0.577mg Mung beans
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 0.41mg Mung beans
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.067mg Refried beans
Vitamin K 2.1µg 2.7µg Mung beans
Folate 11µg 159µg Mung beans
Trans Fat 0.016g 0g Mung beans
Choline 21.2mg 29.4mg Mung beans
Saturated Fat 0.631g 0.116g Mung beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.601g 0.054g Refried beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 0.128g Refried beans
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.076mg Mung beans
Threonine 0.231mg 0.23mg Refried beans
Isoleucine 0.242mg 0.297mg Mung beans
Leucine 0.438mg 0.544mg Mung beans
Lysine 0.377mg 0.49mg Mung beans
Methionine 0.083mg 0.084mg Mung beans
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.425mg Mung beans
Valine 0.287mg 0.364mg Mung beans
Histidine 153mg 0.205mg Refried beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g Refried beans
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Refried beans
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g Refried beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Refried beans Mung beans
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Refried beans
20%
Mung beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
29%
Mung beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.515g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung beans
Mung beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/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.