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Mung bean vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mung bean and Wheat gluten

  • Mung bean has more Folate, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Iron, however, Wheat gluten is richer in Selenium.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 156% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Vital wheat gluten.

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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
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Iron +29.6%
Contains more Magnesium +656%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.2%
Contains more Potassium +1146%
Contains less Sodium -48.3%
Contains more Zinc +215.3%
Contains more Copper +417%
Contains more Selenium +384.1%
Equal in Calcium - 142
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Wheat gluten
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Iron +29.6%
Contains more Magnesium +656%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.2%
Contains more Potassium +1146%
Contains less Sodium -48.3%
Contains more Zinc +215.3%
Contains more Copper +417%
Contains more Selenium +384.1%
Equal in Calcium - 142

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
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Wheat gluten
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
3
:
2
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains more Carbs +354.1%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Other +232%
Contains more Protein +215%
Contains more Fats +60.9%
Equal in Water - 8.2
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
Wheat gluten
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +354.1%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Other +232%
Contains more Protein +215%
Contains more Fats +60.9%
Equal in Water - 8.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
1
:
2
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.156
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Wheat gluten
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -21.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +110.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.156

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 Wheat gluten
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 13.19g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.15g 1.85g Wheat gluten
Carbs 62.62g 13.79g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 6.6g 0g Wheat gluten
Fiber 16.3g 0.6g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 6.74mg 5.2mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 25mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 260mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 100mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 29mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 0.85mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.182mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 114IU 0IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 0µg 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 0.272g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.156g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.81g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Wheat gluten
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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.