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Mung bean vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mung bean and Brown rice?

  • Mung bean is richer than Brown rice in Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B6.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 154% more.
  • Mung bean has 14 times more Potassium than Brown rice. While Mung bean has 1246mg of Potassium, Brown rice has only 86mg.

We used Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked types 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
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Calcium +4300%
Contains more Iron +1103.6%
Contains more Magnesium +384.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +256.3%
Contains more Potassium +1348.8%
Contains more Zinc +277.5%
Contains more Copper +787.7%
Contains more Selenium +41.4%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.974
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Brown rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 22% 28% 45% 8% 1% 20% 36% 128% 32%
Contains more Calcium +4300%
Contains more Iron +1103.6%
Contains more Magnesium +384.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +256.3%
Contains more Potassium +1348.8%
Contains more Zinc +277.5%
Contains more Copper +787.7%
Contains more Selenium +41.4%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Equal in Manganese - 0.974

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
9
:
1
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +248.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +402.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210.6%
Contains more Folate +6844.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.8%
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%
Brown rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 45% 16% 49% 23% 29% 7% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +248.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +237.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +402.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210.6%
Contains more Folate +6844.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +4400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
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1
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains more Protein +770.8%
Contains more Fats +18.6%
Contains more Carbs +144.8%
Contains more Other +654.5%
Contains more Water +676.5%
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
Brown rice
3% 26% 70%
Protein: 2.74 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 25.58 g
Water: 70.27 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +770.8%
Contains more Fats +18.6%
Contains more Carbs +144.8%
Contains more Other +654.5%
Contains more Water +676.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
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2
Brown rice
Brown rice
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.366
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Brown rice
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.366 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.366

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Brown rice Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 23.98g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 2.74g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 0.97g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 25.58g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 123kcal Mung bean
Starch 24.79g Brown rice
Sugar 6.6g 0.24g Brown rice
Fiber 16.3g 1.6g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 3mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 0.56mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 39mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 103mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 86mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 4mg Brown rice
Zinc 2.68mg 0.71mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.106mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.974mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 5.8µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 0IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.17mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.178mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.069mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 2.561mg Brown rice
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.38mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.123mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 9µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 0.2µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.033mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.095mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.109mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.214mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.099mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.058mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.133mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.151mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.066mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.26g Brown rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.369g Brown rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.366g Mung bean
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.355g Brown rice
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Brown rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Brown rice
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
14%
Brown rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
32%
Brown rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown rice
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown rice
Brown rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.088g)
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. Brown rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169704/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.