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

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Important differences between Wheat gluten and Mung bean

  • Wheat gluten has more Selenium, however, Mung bean is richer in Folate, Copper, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 156% more.
  • Wheat gluten contains 5 times more Selenium than Mung bean. Wheat gluten contains 39.7µg of Selenium, while Mung bean contains 8.2µg.

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

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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.
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
2
:
8
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Selenium +384.1%
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%
Equal in Calcium - 132
Wheat gluten
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Contains more Selenium +384.1%
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%
Equal in Calcium - 132

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.
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
0
:
10
Mung bean
Mung bean
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 +∞%
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%
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%
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
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten
2
:
3
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Protein +215%
Contains more Fats +60.9%
Contains more Carbs +354.1%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Other +232%
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
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
Contains more Protein +215%
Contains more Fats +60.9%
Contains more Carbs +354.1%
Contains more Water +10.4%
Contains more Other +232%

Fat Type Comparison

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

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wheat gluten Mung bean
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 Wheat gluten Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 13.19g 46.32g Mung bean
Protein 75.16g 23.86g Wheat gluten
Fats 1.85g 1.15g Wheat gluten
Carbs 13.79g 62.62g Mung bean
Calories 370kcal 347kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 0g 6.6g Wheat gluten
Fiber 0.6g 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 142mg 132mg Wheat gluten
Iron 5.2mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 25mg 189mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 260mg 367mg Mung bean
Potassium 100mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 29mg 15mg Mung bean
Zinc 0.85mg 2.68mg Mung bean
Copper 0.182mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 39.7µg 8.2µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 0IU 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0mg 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.251mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 0mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.382mg Mung bean
Folate 0µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 0µg 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 0.272g 0.348g Wheat gluten
Monounsaturated Fat 0.156g 0.161g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.81g 0.384g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat gluten Mung bean
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
0%
Wheat gluten
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
Wheat gluten
126%
Mung bean

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?
?
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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/nutrients
  2. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/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.