Arborio rice vs. Mung beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between arborio rice and mung beans
- Arborio rice has more selenium and vitamin B3; however, mung beans have more folate, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for folate for mung beans is 25% higher.
- Mung beans have 3 times less selenium than arborio rice. Arborio rice has 7.5µg of selenium, while mung beans have 2.5µg.
- Arborio rice has a higher glycemic index than mung beans.
Food types used in this article are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +200% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +500% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2600% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +923.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +116.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +110% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +200% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +158.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +281.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +169.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.36 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
28.73 g
Water:
68.53 g
Other:
0.19 g
Protein:
7.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
19.15 g
Water:
72.66 g
Other:
0.79 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +50% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +197.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +315.8% |
~equal in
Water
~72.66g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.116 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.128 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +156% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.054g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 7.6g | 30% | |
| Folate | 59µg | 159µg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 8mg | 48mg | 10% |
| Protein | 2.36g | 7.02g | 9% |
| Selenium | 7.5µg | 2.5µg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 33mg | 99mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.072mg | 0.156mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 26mg | 266mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.493mg | 0.577mg | 6% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 5% | |
| Zinc | 0.4mg | 0.84mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 28.73g | 19.15g | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.357mg | 0.298mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.016mg | 0.061mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.46mg | 1.4mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.128g | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.059mg | 0.067mg | 1% |
| Calories | 130kcal | 105kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 0.19g | 0.38g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 28.73g | 11.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.397mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.051g | 0.116g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.058g | 0.054g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.084mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.102mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.195mg | 0.544mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.085mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.056mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.126mg | 0.425mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.144mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.056mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
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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
12%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.065g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)