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Mung bean vs. Bran — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mung bean and Bran

  • Bran contains less Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6 than Mung bean.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Mung bean is 155% higher.
  • Bran has 15 times less Vitamin B6 than Mung bean. Mung bean has 0.382mg of Vitamin B6, while Bran has 0.025mg.

Food types used in this article are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Oat bran, 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.
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Bran
Contains more Calcium +1220%
Contains more Iron +665.9%
Contains more Magnesium +372.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.4%
Contains more Potassium +1254.3%
Contains more Zinc +405.7%
Contains more Copper +1325.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.964
Equal in Selenium - 7.7
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% 33% 29% 51% 9% 1% 15% 22% 126% 43%
Contains more Calcium +1220%
Contains more Iron +665.9%
Contains more Magnesium +372.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.4%
Contains more Potassium +1254.3%
Contains more Zinc +405.7%
Contains more Copper +1325.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.964
Equal in Selenium - 7.7

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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Bran
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +585.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1463.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +780.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1428%
Contains more Folate +10316.7%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 40% 8% 3% 14% 6% 5% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +288.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +585.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1463.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +780.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1428%
Contains more Folate +10316.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Bran
Contains more Protein +643.3%
Contains more Fats +33.7%
Contains more Carbs +447.4%
Contains more Other +577.6%
Contains more Water +828.2%
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
3% 11% 84%
Protein: 3.21 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 11.44 g
Water: 84 g
Other: 0.49 g
Contains more Protein +643.3%
Contains more Fats +33.7%
Contains more Carbs +447.4%
Contains more Other +577.6%
Contains more Water +828.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Bran
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.7%
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.163 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.291 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.339 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +80.7%

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 Bran
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 Bran Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 8.84g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 3.21g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 0.86g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 11.44g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 40kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Bran
Fiber 16.3g 2.6g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 10mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 0.88mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 40mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 119mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 92mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 1mg Bran
Zinc 2.68mg 0.53mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.066mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.964mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 7.7µg Mung bean
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 0.16mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.034mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 0.144mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.217mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.025mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.057mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.086mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.114mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.235mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.13mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.057mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.155mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.165mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.07mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.163g Bran
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.291g Bran
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.339g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Bran
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
6%
Bran
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
33%
Bran

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 - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran
Bran is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran
Bran contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bran
Bran is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.185g)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran
Bran 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. Bran - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168873/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.