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Semolina vs. Mung beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Semolina and Mung beans?

  • Semolina is higher in Manganese, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Copper, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B5, yet Mung beans are higher in Folate, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Mung beans' daily need coverage for Folate is 38% more.
  • Semolina has 9 times more Vitamin B3 than Mung beans. While Semolina has 5.048mg of Vitamin B3, Mung beans have only 0.577mg.

We used Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
Semolina
Semolina
6
:
3
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Calcium +163%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Copper +82.1%
Contains more Manganese +247.3%
Contains more Selenium +696%
Contains more Iron +89.2%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Potassium +52.9%
Equal in Sodium - 2
Semolina
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 28% 20% 66% 16% 1% 28% 95% 135% 109%
Mung beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 53% 35% 43% 24% 1% 23% 53% 39% 14%
Contains more Calcium +163%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Zinc +21.4%
Contains more Copper +82.1%
Contains more Manganese +247.3%
Contains more Selenium +696%
Contains more Iron +89.2%
Contains more Magnesium +77.8%
Contains more Potassium +52.9%
Equal in Sodium - 2

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.
Semolina
Semolina
4
:
6
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +774.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +574.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Folate +1887.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2600%
Semolina
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 56% 12% 95% 41% 105% 6% 0% 1%
Mung beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 4% 41% 15% 11% 25% 16% 120% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +36.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +774.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +574.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +400%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22%
Contains more Folate +1887.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Semolina
Semolina
3
:
2
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Fats +171.1%
Contains more Carbs +322.4%
Contains more Water +636.9%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Equal in Protein - 7.02
Semolina
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 g
Mung beans
7% 19% 73%
Protein: 7.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 19.15 g
Water: 72.66 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Fats +171.1%
Contains more Carbs +322.4%
Contains more Water +636.9%
Contains more Other +11.3%
Equal in Protein - 7.02

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Semolina
Semolina
2
:
1
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +377.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.5%
Semolina
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.322 g
Mung beans
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.128 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +377.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +151.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Semolina Mung beans
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Mung beans Opinion
Net carbs 79.09g 11.55g Semolina
Protein 7.51g 7.02g Semolina
Fats 1.03g 0.38g Semolina
Carbs 80.89g 19.15g Semolina
Calories 374kcal 105kcal Semolina
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Fructose 0.02g Semolina
Sugar 0.33g 2g Semolina
Fiber 1.8g 7.6g Mung beans
Calcium 71mg 27mg Semolina
Iron 0.74mg 1.4mg Mung beans
Magnesium 27mg 48mg Mung beans
Phosphorus 153mg 99mg Semolina
Potassium 174mg 266mg Mung beans
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 1.02mg 0.84mg Semolina
Copper 0.284mg 0.156mg Semolina
Manganese 1.035mg 0.298mg Semolina
Selenium 19.9µg 2.5µg Semolina
Vitamin A 0IU 24IU Mung beans
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Mung beans
Vitamin E 0.03mg 0.15mg Mung beans
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Mung beans
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.164mg Semolina
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.061mg Mung beans
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.577mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.41mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.067mg Semolina
Folate 8µg 159µg Mung beans
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.7µg Mung beans
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.076mg Semolina
Threonine 0.271mg 0.23mg Semolina
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.297mg Semolina
Leucine 0.656mg 0.544mg Semolina
Lysine 0.215mg 0.49mg Mung beans
Methionine 0.183mg 0.084mg Semolina
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.425mg Mung beans
Valine 0.47mg 0.364mg Semolina
Histidine 0.185mg 0.205mg Mung beans
Saturated Fat 0.294g 0.116g Mung beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.258g 0.054g Semolina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.128g Semolina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Semolina Mung beans
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
26%
Semolina
20%
Mung beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
29%
Mung beans

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Semolina
Semolina is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Semolina
Semolina is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.178g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/nutrients
  2. Mung beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174257/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.