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

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Summary of differences between Refried beans and Mung bean

  • 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.

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

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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 135% 40% 110% 253% 314% 73% 157% 2% 135% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +440%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +355.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +290.6%
Contains more IronIron +368.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +629.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +362.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +298.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +258.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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 16% 6.8% 10% 0% 155% 54% 42% 115% 88% 0% 23% 469% 53%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +717.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +194.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +513.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +910.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +270.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +328.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +5581.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +361.8%
~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
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +74.8%
Contains more WaterWater +759.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +379.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +362.1%
Contains more OtherOther +94.2%

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 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.384 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +273.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +41.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -44.8%

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 bean
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 Refried beans Mung bean Opinion
Calories 90kcal 347kcal Mung bean
Protein 4.98g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 2.01g 1.15g Refried beans
Vitamin C 6mg 4.8mg Refried beans
Net carbs 9.85g 46.32g Mung bean
Carbs 13.55g 62.62g Mung bean
Magnesium 35mg 189mg Mung bean
Calcium 29mg 132mg Mung bean
Potassium 319mg 1246mg Mung bean
Iron 1.44mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Sugar 0.54g 6.6g Refried beans
Fiber 3.7g 16.3g Mung bean
Copper 0.129mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Zinc 0.58mg 2.68mg Mung bean
Starch 7.43g Refried beans
Phosphorus 92mg 367mg Mung bean
Sodium 370mg 15mg Mung bean
Vitamin A 0IU 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.51mg Mung bean
Manganese 0.289mg 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 5.8µg 8.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.076mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.079mg 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 0.367mg 2.251mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 0.189mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.382mg Mung bean
Vitamin K 2.1µg 9µg Mung bean
Folate 11µg 625µg Mung bean
Trans Fat 0.016g 0g Mung bean
Choline 21.2mg 97.9mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.631g 0.348g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.601g 0.161g Refried beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.543g 0.384g Refried beans
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.231mg 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 0.242mg 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 0.438mg 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 0.377mg 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.083mg 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 0.287mg 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 153mg 0.695mg 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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Refried beans Mung bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
10%
Refried beans
79%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Refried beans
126%
Mung bean

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. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/nutrients
  2. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/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.