Side-by-Side Comparison
Beans, Lentils & Pulses
Mung Beans (Green Gram) vs. Pinto Beans
Comparing 2 standards across 10 specifications. 7 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Mung Beans (Green Gram)
Pinto Beans
Mung beans (Vigna radiata) are small green legumes. Per 100g dry, they deliver 347 kcal, 62.6g carbohydrates (16.3g fiber), 23.9g protein, and 1.15g fat with exceptional digestibility and an ultra-low glycemic index of 25.
Pinto beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) are speckled beige legumes that turn uniformly brown when cooked. Per 100g dry, they provide 347 kcal, 62.6g carbohydrates (15.5g fiber), 21.4g protein, and 1.15g fat with a low glycemic index of 39.
Specification Comparison Table
10 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Energy / Calories
|
347 kcal | 347 kcal |
|
Protein
|
23.9 g | 21.4 g |
|
Carbohydrates
|
62.6 g | 62.6 g |
|
Dietary Fiber
|
16.3 g | 15.5 g |
|
Net Carbohydrates
|
46.3 g | 47.1 g |
|
Total Fat
|
1.15 g | 1.15 g |
|
Iron (Non-Heme)
|
6.74 mg | 5.07 mg |
|
Potassium
|
1246 mg | 1393 mg |
|
PDCAAS Amino Score
|
0.74 | 0.73 |
|
Glycemic Index (GI)
|
25 (Ultra-Low) | 39 (Low) |
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