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Mung bean vs. Mothbeans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mung bean and Mothbeans different?

  • Mung bean has more Folate, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Magnesium than Mothbeans.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Mung bean is 121% higher.
  • Mung bean contains 6 times more Copper than Mothbeans. While Mung bean contains 0.941mg of Copper, Mothbeans contains only 0.164mg.

Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Mothbeans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties 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
Mothbeans
Mothbeans
Contains more Calcium +4300%
Contains more Iron +114.6%
Contains more Magnesium +81.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.7%
Contains more Potassium +309.9%
Contains more Zinc +354.2%
Contains more Copper +473.8%
Contains more Manganese +96.4%
Contains more Selenium +192.9%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Mothbeans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 118% 75% 65% 27% 2% 17% 55% 69% 16%
Contains more Calcium +4300%
Contains more Iron +114.6%
Contains more Magnesium +81.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.7%
Contains more Potassium +309.9%
Contains more Zinc +354.2%
Contains more Copper +473.8%
Contains more Manganese +96.4%
Contains more Selenium +192.9%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%

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
10
:
0
Mothbeans
Mothbeans
Contains more Vitamin A +1040%
Contains more Vitamin C +380%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +913%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +388.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310.8%
Contains more Folate +337.1%
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%
Mothbeans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 4% 31% 6% 13% 24% 22% 108% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1040%
Contains more Vitamin C +380%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +400.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +913%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +237%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +388.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310.8%
Contains more Folate +337.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
4
:
1
Mothbeans
Mothbeans
Contains more Protein +205.5%
Contains more Fats +109.1%
Contains more Carbs +198.8%
Contains more Other +129%
Contains more Water +665%
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
Mothbeans
8% 21% 69%
Protein: 7.81 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 20.96 g
Water: 69.23 g
Other: 1.45 g
Contains more Protein +205.5%
Contains more Fats +109.1%
Contains more Carbs +198.8%
Contains more Other +129%
Contains more Water +665%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
2
:
1
Mothbeans
Mothbeans
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Mothbeans
29% 10% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.124 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.256 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +265.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +50%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Mothbeans Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 20.96g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 7.81g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 0.55g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 20.96g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 117kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Mothbeans
Fiber 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 3mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 3.14mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 104mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 150mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 304mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 10mg Mothbeans
Zinc 2.68mg 0.59mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.164mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.527mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 2.8µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 10IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 1µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 1mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.124mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.023mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 0.668mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.391mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.093mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 143µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.05mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.388mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.525mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.425mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.075mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.35mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.25mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.263mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.124g Mothbeans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.044g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.256g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Mothbeans
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
17%
Mothbeans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
44%
Mothbeans

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.224g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Mothbeans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172426/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.