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

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Significant differences between White beans and Mung bean

  • Mung bean is richer than White beans in Folate, Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Mung bean covers your daily Folate needs 136% more than White beans.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Beans, white, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Iron +82.2%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +224.8%
Contains more Potassium +122.1%
Contains more Zinc +94.2%
Contains more Copper +227.9%
Contains more Manganese +62.7%
Contains more Selenium +530.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 139% 45% 49% 50% 1% 38% 96% 83% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Iron +82.2%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +224.8%
Contains more Potassium +122.1%
Contains more Zinc +94.2%
Contains more Copper +227.9%
Contains more Manganese +62.7%
Contains more Selenium +530.8%

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 E +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1507.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +734.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310.8%
Contains more Folate +671.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 0% 30% 11% 3% 14% 22% 61% 0% 9%
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 E +84.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +426.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +406.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1507.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +734.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310.8%
Contains more Folate +671.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +157.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +597%
Contains more Protein +145.2%
Contains more Fats +228.6%
Contains more Carbs +149.6%
Contains more Other +89.7%
10% 25% 63% 2%
Protein: 9.73 g
Fats: 0.35 g
Carbs: 25.09 g
Water: 63.08 g
Other: 1.75 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 Water +597%
Contains more Protein +145.2%
Contains more Fats +228.6%
Contains more Carbs +149.6%
Contains more Other +89.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +419.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.6%
33% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.091 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.031 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.152 g
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +419.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +152.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White beans Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 18.79g 46.32g Mung bean
Protein 9.73g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 0.35g 1.15g Mung bean
Carbs 25.09g 62.62g Mung bean
Calories 139kcal 347kcal Mung bean
Sugar 0.34g 6.6g White beans
Fiber 6.3g 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 90mg 132mg Mung bean
Iron 3.7mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 63mg 189mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 113mg 367mg Mung bean
Potassium 561mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 6mg 15mg White beans
Zinc 1.38mg 2.68mg Mung bean
Copper 0.287mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Manganese 0.636mg 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 1.3µg 8.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 0IU 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.94mg 0.51mg White beans
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.118mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.046mg 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 0.14mg 2.251mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 0.229mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.382mg Mung bean
Folate 81µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 3.5µg 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.115mg 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.409mg 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 0.429mg 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 0.776mg 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 0.668mg 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.146mg 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 0.526mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 0.509mg 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.271mg 0.695mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.091g 0.348g White beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.031g 0.161g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.152g 0.384g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
White beans Mung bean
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
14%
White beans
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
White beans
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
White beans
White beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
White beans
White beans contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White beans
White beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.257g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
White beans
White beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
White beans
White beans is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. White beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175203/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.