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

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How are Yellow beans and Mung beans different?

  • Yellow beans is higher in Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, and Vitamin E , however, Mung beans are richer in Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Mung beans is 20% higher.
  • Yellow beans contains 6 times more Vitamin E than Mung beans. While Yellow beans contains 0.94mg of Vitamin E , Mung beans contain only 0.15mg.
  • Yellow beans has less Sugar.

Beans, yellow, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
Yellow beans
Yellow beans
8
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2
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Calcium +129.6%
Contains more Iron +77.1%
Contains more Magnesium +54.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.8%
Contains more Potassium +22.2%
Contains more Zinc +26.2%
Contains more Copper +19.2%
Contains more Manganese +52.7%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Selenium +92.3%
Yellow beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 93% 53% 79% 29% 1% 29% 62% 60% 8%
Mung beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 53% 35% 43% 24% 1% 23% 53% 39% 14%
Contains more Calcium +129.6%
Contains more Iron +77.1%
Contains more Magnesium +54.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +84.8%
Contains more Potassium +22.2%
Contains more Zinc +26.2%
Contains more Copper +19.2%
Contains more Manganese +52.7%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Selenium +92.3%

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.
Yellow beans
Yellow beans
7
:
3
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Vitamin E +526.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79%
Contains more Folate +96.3%
Yellow beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 19% 0% 6% 47% 24% 14% 14% 30% 61% 0% 9%
Mung beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 4% 41% 15% 11% 25% 16% 120% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +526.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +80%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +29.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +79%
Contains more Folate +96.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yellow beans
Yellow beans
4
:
1
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Protein +30.5%
Contains more Fats +184.2%
Contains more Carbs +32%
Contains more Other +89.9%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Yellow beans
9% 25% 63%
Protein: 9.16 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 25.28 g
Water: 62.98 g
Other: 1.5 g
Mung beans
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 Protein +30.5%
Contains more Fats +184.2%
Contains more Carbs +32%
Contains more Other +89.9%
Contains more Water +15.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yellow beans
Yellow beans
2
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1
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +264.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.4%
Yellow beans
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
Mung beans
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.128 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +264.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellow beans Mung beans Opinion
Net carbs 14.88g 11.55g Yellow beans
Protein 9.16g 7.02g Yellow beans
Fats 1.08g 0.38g Yellow beans
Carbs 25.28g 19.15g Yellow beans
Calories 144kcal 105kcal Yellow beans
Sugar 0.34g 2g Yellow beans
Fiber 10.4g 7.6g Yellow beans
Calcium 62mg 27mg Yellow beans
Iron 2.48mg 1.4mg Yellow beans
Magnesium 74mg 48mg Yellow beans
Phosphorus 183mg 99mg Yellow beans
Potassium 325mg 266mg Yellow beans
Sodium 5mg 2mg Mung beans
Zinc 1.06mg 0.84mg Yellow beans
Copper 0.186mg 0.156mg Yellow beans
Manganese 0.455mg 0.298mg Yellow beans
Selenium 1.3µg 2.5µg Mung beans
Vitamin A 2IU 24IU Mung beans
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Mung beans
Vitamin E 0.94mg 0.15mg Yellow beans
Vitamin C 1.8mg 1mg Yellow beans
Vitamin B1 0.187mg 0.164mg Yellow beans
Vitamin B2 0.103mg 0.061mg Yellow beans
Vitamin B3 0.708mg 0.577mg Yellow beans
Vitamin B5 0.229mg 0.41mg Mung beans
Vitamin B6 0.129mg 0.067mg Yellow beans
Folate 81µg 159µg Mung beans
Vitamin K 3.5µg 2.7µg Yellow beans
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.076mg Yellow beans
Threonine 0.386mg 0.23mg Yellow beans
Isoleucine 0.405mg 0.297mg Yellow beans
Leucine 0.732mg 0.544mg Yellow beans
Lysine 0.629mg 0.49mg Yellow beans
Methionine 0.138mg 0.084mg Yellow beans
Phenylalanine 0.496mg 0.425mg Yellow beans
Valine 0.479mg 0.364mg Yellow beans
Histidine 0.255mg 0.205mg Yellow beans
Saturated Fat 0.279g 0.116g Mung beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.094g 0.054g Yellow beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.466g 0.128g Yellow beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yellow beans Mung beans
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
18%
Yellow beans
20%
Mung beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Yellow beans
29%
Mung beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yellow beans
Yellow beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow beans
Yellow beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yellow beans
Yellow beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yellow beans
Yellow beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.163g)
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 ($)

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. Yellow beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173752/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.