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Mung bean vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mung bean and Cereal different?

  • Mung bean is richer in Copper, Fiber, and Phosphorus, while Cereal is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc.
  • Cereal covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 472% more than Mung bean.
  • Mung bean contains 12 times more Fiber than Cereal. Mung bean contains 16.3g of Fiber, while Cereal contains 1.4g.

Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +1220%
Contains more Magnesium +894.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +376.6%
Contains more Potassium +1086.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +586.9%
Contains more Manganese +31%
Contains more Selenium +30.2%
Contains more Iron +405.3%
Contains more Zinc +183.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Contains more Calcium +1220%
Contains more Magnesium +894.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +376.6%
Contains more Potassium +1086.7%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Copper +586.9%
Contains more Manganese +31%
Contains more Selenium +30.2%
Contains more Iron +405.3%
Contains more Zinc +183.6%

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.
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Cereal
Contains more Vitamin E +537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +745.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2349.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +702.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +912.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1560.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1215.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1467%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 11% 0% 16% 156% 54% 43% 115% 89% 469% 0% 23%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +745.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +2349.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +702.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +912.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1560.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1215.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1467%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +293.7%
Contains more Water +139.4%
Contains more Other +48.9%
Contains more Carbs +38.7%
Equal in Fats - 1.08
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
Contains more Protein +293.7%
Contains more Water +139.4%
Contains more Other +48.9%
Contains more Carbs +38.7%
Equal in Fats - 1.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.354
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.354

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Cereal Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 85.45g Cereal
Protein 23.86g 6.06g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 1.08g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 86.85g Cereal
Calories 347kcal 378kcal Cereal
Fructose 0.26g Cereal
Sugar 6.6g 10.35g Mung bean
Fiber 16.3g 1.4g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 10mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 34.06mg Cereal
Magnesium 189mg 19mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 77mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 105mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 795mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 7.6mg Cereal
Copper 0.941mg 0.137mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.79mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 6.3µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 2792IU Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 814µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.08mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 38.5mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 6.288mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 3.87mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 29.62mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.226mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 5.986mg Cereal
Folate 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 0µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.066mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.241mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.26mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.767mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.113mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.13mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.365mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.344mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.162mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.26g Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.204g Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.354g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Cereal
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
82%
Mung bean
393%
Cereal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
183%
Cereal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 780mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.088g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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 bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/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.