Edamame vs Mung Beans – Which is Healthier?

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The 10almonds Team

Our Verdict

When comparing edamame to mung beans, we picked the edamame.

Why?

In terms of macros, edamame has a little more protein while mung beans have a little more fiber for notably more carbs, so all things considered, we’ll call this category either a tie, or a subjective win for edamame.

In the category of vitamins, edamame has more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, B7, B9, C, E, and K, while mung beans have more of vitamins B3 and B5; a clear win for edamame.

When it comes to minerals, edamame has more calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc, while mung beans have more selenium. Another easy for edamame.

In other considerations, edamame has more polyphenols of various kinds (mostly isoflavonoids), so wins this round too.

Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for edamame, but do enjoy either or both; mung beans are great too; they just don’t look it when standing next to edamame!

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