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Mung bean vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mung bean and Groat different?

  • Mung bean is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6, while Groat is higher in Vitamin B3, Copper, and Vitamin B2.
  • Mung bean covers your daily need of Folate 149% more than Groat.
  • Mung bean contains 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Groat. Mung bean contains 0.621mg of Vitamin B1, while Groat contains 0.101mg.

Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Buckwheat 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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
5
:
5
Groat
Groat
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +206.4%
Contains more Potassium +170.9%
Contains more Zinc +11.7%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Copper +16.9%
Contains more Manganese +25.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 347
Equal in Selenium - 8.3
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Groat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 83% 166% 149% 41% 1% 66% 367% 170% 46%
Contains more Calcium +633.3%
Contains more Iron +206.4%
Contains more Potassium +170.9%
Contains more Zinc +11.7%
Contains more Magnesium +22.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Copper +16.9%
Contains more Manganese +25.6%
Equal in Phosphorus - 347
Equal in Selenium - 8.3

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 bean
Mung bean
8
:
2
Groat
Groat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +514.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.9%
Contains more Folate +1983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.9%
Mung bean
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%
Groat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 99% 132% 74% 49% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +514.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.9%
Contains more Folate +1983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +211.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
2
:
3
Groat
Groat
Contains more Protein +80.1%
Contains more Other +58.1%
Contains more Fats +195.7%
Contains more Carbs +14.2%
Equal in Water - 9.75
Mung bean
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Groat
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 g
Contains more Protein +80.1%
Contains more Other +58.1%
Contains more Fats +195.7%
Contains more Carbs +14.2%
Equal in Water - 9.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
1
:
2
Groat
Groat
Contains less Saturated Fat -53%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +546%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170.6%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Groat
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -53%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +546%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +170.6%

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 Groat
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Groat Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 61.5g Groat
Protein 23.86g 13.25g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 3.4g Groat
Carbs 62.62g 71.5g Groat
Calories 347kcal 343kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Groat
Fiber 16.3g 10g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 18mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 2.2mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 231mg Groat
Phosphorus 367mg 347mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 460mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 1mg Groat
Zinc 2.68mg 2.4mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 1.1mg Groat
Manganese 1.035mg 1.3mg Groat
Selenium 8.2µg 8.3µg Groat
Vitamin A 114IU 0IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.101mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.425mg Groat
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 7.02mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 1.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.21mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 30µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.192mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.506mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.498mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.832mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.672mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.172mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.52mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.678mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.309mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.741g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 1.04g Groat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 1.039g Groat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Groat
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
33%
Groat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
109%
Groat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.393g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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
  2. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.