Mung Beans vs Peas – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing mung beans to peas, we picked the mung beans.
Why?
The peas are good, but the mung beans are better:
In terms of macros, the mung beans have more protein, carbs, and fiber, making them the clear winner in this category.
In the category of vitamins, mung beans have more of vitamins B5, B9, E, and choline, while peas have more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, and K, making a marginal win for peas here.
When it comes to minerals, mung beans have more calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, while peas are not higher in any mineral. An overwhelming win for mung beans in this round.
Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for mung beans, but by all means enjoy either or both; peas are good too!
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