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Mung beans vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Mung beans and Pasta

  • Mung beans have more Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, and Phosphorus, however, Pasta is higher in Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Mung beans covers your daily Folate needs 24% more than Pasta.
  • Pasta contains 11 times less Potassium than Mung beans. Mung beans contain 266mg of Potassium, while Pasta contains 24mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.

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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.
Mung beans
Mung beans
10
:
0
Pasta
Pasta
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.1%
Contains more Potassium +1008.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +67.7%
Contains more Manganese +33%
Mung beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 53% 35% 43% 24% 1% 23% 53% 39% 14%
Pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.1%
Contains more Potassium +1008.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +67.7%
Contains more Manganese +33%

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.
Mung beans
Mung beans
8
:
4
Pasta
Pasta
Contains more Vitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Contains more Folate +148.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Pasta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Contains more Folate +148.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung beans
Mung beans
3
:
2
Pasta
Pasta
Contains more Protein +36.3%
Contains more Other +154.8%
Contains more Fats +176.3%
Contains more Carbs +30.2%
Equal in Water - 68.56
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
Pasta
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Protein +36.3%
Contains more Other +154.8%
Contains more Fats +176.3%
Contains more Carbs +30.2%
Equal in Water - 68.56

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung beans
Mung beans
1
:
2
Pasta
Pasta
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.2%
Mung beans
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.128 g
Pasta
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung beans Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 11.55g 24.93g Pasta
Protein 7.02g 5.15g Mung beans
Fats 0.38g 1.05g Pasta
Carbs 19.15g 24.93g Pasta
Calories 105kcal 131kcal Pasta
Sugar 2g Pasta
Fiber 7.6g Mung beans
Calcium 27mg 6mg Mung beans
Iron 1.4mg 1.14mg Mung beans
Magnesium 48mg 18mg Mung beans
Phosphorus 99mg 63mg Mung beans
Potassium 266mg 24mg Mung beans
Sodium 2mg 6mg Mung beans
Zinc 0.84mg 0.56mg Mung beans
Copper 0.156mg 0.093mg Mung beans
Manganese 0.298mg 0.224mg Mung beans
Selenium 2.5µg Mung beans
Vitamin A 24IU 20IU Mung beans
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mung beans
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Mung beans
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.209mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.15mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.577mg 0.992mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.183mg Mung beans
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.034mg Mung beans
Folate 159µg 64µg Mung beans
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Vitamin K 2.7µg Mung beans
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.065mg Mung beans
Threonine 0.23mg 0.134mg Mung beans
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.197mg Mung beans
Leucine 0.544mg 0.348mg Mung beans
Lysine 0.49mg 0.097mg Mung beans
Methionine 0.084mg 0.079mg Mung beans
Phenylalanine 0.425mg 0.247mg Mung beans
Valine 0.364mg 0.217mg Mung beans
Histidine 0.205mg 0.103mg Mung beans
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Mung beans
Saturated Fat 0.116g 0.15g Mung beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.124g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.128g 0.429g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung beans Pasta
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
20%
Mung beans
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Mung beans
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung beans
Mung beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung beans
Mung beans is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Mung beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174257/nutrients
  2. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.