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Mung bean vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mung bean and Spelt

  • Mung bean is higher than Spelt in Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B2.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 153% higher.
  • Mung bean has 9 times more Potassium than Spelt. While Mung bean has 1246mg of Potassium, Spelt has only 143mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Spelt, 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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
8
:
2
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Calcium +1220%
Contains more Iron +303.6%
Contains more Magnesium +285.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.7%
Contains more Potassium +771.3%
Contains more Zinc +114.4%
Contains more Copper +337.7%
Contains more Selenium +105%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Equal in Manganese - 1.091
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Spelt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains more Calcium +1220%
Contains more Iron +303.6%
Contains more Magnesium +285.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +144.7%
Contains more Potassium +771.3%
Contains more Zinc +114.4%
Contains more Copper +337.7%
Contains more Selenium +105%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Equal in Manganese - 1.091

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
:
1
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Vitamin A +2750%
Contains more Vitamin E +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +676.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +377.5%
Contains more Folate +4707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.2%
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%
Spelt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 26% 7% 49% 0% 19% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2750%
Contains more Vitamin E +96.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +502.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +676.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +377.5%
Contains more Folate +4707.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +14.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
4
:
1
Spelt
Spelt
Contains more Protein +333.8%
Contains more Fats +35.3%
Contains more Carbs +136.8%
Contains more Other +410.8%
Contains more Water +635.5%
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
Spelt
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +333.8%
Contains more Fats +35.3%
Contains more Carbs +136.8%
Contains more Other +410.8%
Contains more Water +635.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 22.54g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 5.5g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 0.85g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 26.44g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 127kcal Mung bean
Starch 19.57g Spelt
Sugar 6.6g Spelt
Fiber 16.3g 3.9g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 10mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 1.67mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 49mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 150mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 143mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 5mg Spelt
Zinc 2.68mg 1.25mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.215mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 1.091mg Spelt
Selenium 8.2µg 4µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 4IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.26mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.103mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.03mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 2.57mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.08mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 13µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Spelt
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
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.348g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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 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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169746/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.