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

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How are Soybean meal and Mung bean different?

  • Soybean meal is higher in Manganese, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Calcium, however, Mung bean is richer in Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Soybean meal is 120% higher.
  • Soybean meal contains 2 times more Copper than Mung bean. While Soybean meal contains 2mg of Copper, Mung bean contains only 0.941mg.

Soy meal, defatted, raw and Mung beans, mature seeds, 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 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%
Contains more Selenium +148.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 74% 514% 219% 301% 220% 1% 138% 667% 496% 18%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
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%
Contains more Selenium +148.5%

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 B1 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49%
Contains more Vitamin A +185%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +106.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.91
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +49%
Contains more Vitamin A +185%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Folate +106.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 1.91

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +106.2%
Contains more Fats +107.8%
Contains more Other +68.1%
Contains more Carbs +74.5%
Contains more Water +30.4%
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
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 Protein +106.2%
Contains more Fats +107.8%
Contains more Other +68.1%
Contains more Carbs +74.5%
Contains more Water +30.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -23%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +154%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.1%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.268 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.409 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.045 g
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 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.
Soybean meal Mung bean
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 Soybean meal Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 35.89g 46.32g Mung bean
Protein 49.2g 23.86g Soybean meal
Fats 2.39g 1.15g Soybean meal
Carbs 35.89g 62.62g Mung bean
Calories 337kcal 347kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Soybean meal
Fiber 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 244mg 132mg Soybean meal
Iron 13.7mg 6.74mg Soybean meal
Magnesium 306mg 189mg Soybean meal
Phosphorus 701mg 367mg Soybean meal
Potassium 2490mg 1246mg Soybean meal
Sodium 3mg 15mg Soybean meal
Zinc 5.06mg 2.68mg Soybean meal
Copper 2mg 0.941mg Soybean meal
Manganese 3.8mg 1.035mg Soybean meal
Selenium 3.3µg 8.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 40IU 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.691mg 0.621mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.233mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B3 2.587mg 2.251mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B5 1.976mg 1.91mg Soybean meal
Vitamin B6 0.569mg 0.382mg Soybean meal
Folate 303µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.653mg 0.26mg Soybean meal
Threonine 1.952mg 0.782mg Soybean meal
Isoleucine 2.18mg 1.008mg Soybean meal
Leucine 3.66mg 1.847mg Soybean meal
Lysine 2.991mg 1.664mg Soybean meal
Methionine 0.606mg 0.286mg Soybean meal
Phenylalanine 2.346mg 1.443mg Soybean meal
Valine 2.243mg 1.237mg Soybean meal
Histidine 1.212mg 0.695mg Soybean meal
Saturated Fat 0.268g 0.348g Soybean meal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.409g 0.161g Soybean meal
Polyunsaturated fat 1.045g 0.384g Soybean meal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soybean meal Mung bean
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
63%
Soybean meal
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
264%
Soybean meal
126%
Mung bean

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