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Mung bean vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mung bean and Corn different?

  • Mung bean is higher than Corn in Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Mung bean covers your daily need of Folate 151% more than Corn.
  • Mung bean contains 19 times more Copper than Corn. Mung bean contains 0.941mg of Copper, while Corn contains 0.049mg.

Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt 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
9
:
1
Corn
Corn
Contains more Calcium +4300%
Contains more Iron +1397.8%
Contains more Magnesium +626.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +376.6%
Contains more Potassium +471.6%
Contains more Zinc +332.3%
Contains more Copper +1820.4%
Contains more Manganese +519.8%
Contains more Selenium +4000%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Corn
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Contains more Calcium +4300%
Contains more Iron +1397.8%
Contains more Magnesium +626.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +376.6%
Contains more Potassium +471.6%
Contains more Zinc +332.3%
Contains more Copper +1820.4%
Contains more Manganese +519.8%
Contains more Selenium +4000%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%

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
Corn
Corn
Contains more Vitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +567.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +308.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +174.8%
Contains more Folate +2617.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +2150%
Contains more Vitamin A +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +14.6%
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%
Corn
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +567.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +308.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +174.8%
Contains more Folate +2617.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +2150%
Contains more Vitamin A +130.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +14.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
3
:
2
Corn
Corn
Contains more Protein +599.7%
Contains more Carbs +198.5%
Contains more Other +374.3%
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Water +711.2%
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
Corn
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +599.7%
Contains more Carbs +198.5%
Contains more Other +374.3%
Contains more Fats +30.4%
Contains more Water +711.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
0
:
3
Corn
Corn
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +132.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Corn
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +132.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +57%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Corn Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 18.58g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 3.41g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 1.5g Corn
Carbs 62.62g 20.98g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 96kcal Mung bean
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g Corn
Sugar 6.6g 4.54g Corn
Fiber 16.3g 2.4g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 3mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 0.45mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 26mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 77mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 218mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 1mg Corn
Zinc 2.68mg 0.62mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.049mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.167mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 0.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 263IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 13µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.09mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 5.5mg Corn
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.093mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.057mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 1.683mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.792mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.139mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 23µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 0.4µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.023mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.133mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.133mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.358mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.141mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.069mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.155mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.191mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.091mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.197g Corn
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.374g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.603g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Corn
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn
Corn is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.06g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn
Corn is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.151g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn
Corn is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.