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Mung bean vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Mung bean and Khorasan wheat different?

  • Mung bean is richer in Copper, Iron, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Choline, while Khorasan wheat is higher in Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Khorasan wheat covers your daily need of Selenium 133% more than Mung bean.
  • Mung bean contains 4 times more Choline than Khorasan wheat. Mung bean contains 97.9mg of Choline, while Khorasan wheat contains 25.8mg.

Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked types were 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.
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +78.8%
Contains more Magnesium +45.4%
Contains more Potassium +209.2%
Contains more Copper +86%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +37.3%
Contains more Manganese +164.3%
Contains more Selenium +893.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 364
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 7% 142% 93% 156% 36% 1% 101% 169% 357% 445%
Contains more Calcium +500%
Contains more Iron +78.8%
Contains more Magnesium +45.4%
Contains more Potassium +209.2%
Contains more Copper +86%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +37.3%
Contains more Manganese +164.3%
Contains more Selenium +893.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 364

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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Contains more Vitamin A +1040%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.566
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 1% 13% 0% 0% 142% 43% 120% 57% 60% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +1040%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +26.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +400%
Contains more Vitamin E +19.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +183.2%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.566

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +64.1%
Contains more Other +97.6%
Contains more Fats +85.2%
Contains more Carbs +12.7%
Contains more Water +22.3%
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more Protein +64.1%
Contains more Other +97.6%
Contains more Fats +85.2%
Contains more Carbs +12.7%
Contains more Water +22.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.7%
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.621 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -43.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +32.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +61.7%

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 Khorasan wheat
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins 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 Khorasan wheat Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 59.48g Khorasan wheat
Protein 23.86g 14.54g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 2.13g Khorasan wheat
Carbs 62.62g 70.58g Khorasan wheat
Calories 347kcal 337kcal Mung bean
Starch 52.41g Khorasan wheat
Fructose 0.11g Khorasan wheat
Sugar 6.6g 7.84g Mung bean
Fiber 16.3g 11.1g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 22mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 3.77mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 130mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 364mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 403mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 5mg Khorasan wheat
Zinc 2.68mg 3.68mg Khorasan wheat
Copper 0.941mg 0.506mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 2.735mg Khorasan wheat
Selenium 8.2µg 81.5µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 114IU 10IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 1µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.61mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.566mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.184mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 6.375mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.949mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.259mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 1.8µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.13mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.442mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.566mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 1.112mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.416mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.251mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.772mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.687mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.379mg Mung bean
Trans Fat 0g 0.005g Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.196g Khorasan wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.213g Khorasan wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.621g Khorasan wheat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g Khorasan wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Khorasan wheat
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
36%
Khorasan wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
150%
Khorasan wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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 Sodium?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.152g)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat 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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/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.