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Barley vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Barley and Mung bean

  • Barley has more Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin B3, however, Mung bean has more Folate, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B5, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Mung bean is 152% higher.
  • Mung bean has 5 times less Selenium than Barley. Barley has 37.7µg of Selenium, while Mung bean has 8.2µg.

Food types used in this article are Barley, hulled 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.
Barley
Barley
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 95% 9.9% 40% 135% 166% 76% 113% 1.6% 253% 206%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 135% 40% 110% 253% 314% 73% 157% 2% 135% 45%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +87.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +359.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +175.7%
Contains more IronIron +87.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +89%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39%
~equal in Zinc ~2.68mg

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.
Barley
Barley
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.3% 11% 0% 162% 66% 86% 17% 73% 0% 5.5% 14% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 6.8% 10% 0% 155% 54% 42% 115% 88% 0% 23% 469% 53%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +11.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +104.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +418.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +577.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +20.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +309.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +3189.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.621mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
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12% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 12.48 g
Fats: 2.3 g
Carbs: 73.48 g
Water: 9.44 g
Other: 2.3 g
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 FatsFats +100%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +91.2%
Contains more OtherOther +44.3%
~equal in Water ~9.05g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Barley
Barley
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26% 16% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.482 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.108 g
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.384 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +83.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +188.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -27.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Barley Mung bean Opinion
Calories 354kcal 347kcal Barley
Protein 12.48g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 2.3g 1.15g Barley
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Net carbs 56.18g 46.32g Barley
Carbs 73.48g 62.62g Barley
Magnesium 133mg 189mg Mung bean
Calcium 33mg 132mg Mung bean
Potassium 452mg 1246mg Mung bean
Iron 3.6mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Sugar 0.8g 6.6g Barley
Fiber 17.3g 16.3g Barley
Copper 0.498mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.77mg 2.68mg Barley
Phosphorus 264mg 367mg Mung bean
Sodium 12mg 15mg Barley
Vitamin A 22IU 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.51mg Barley
Manganese 1.943mg 1.035mg Barley
Selenium 37.7µg 8.2µg Barley
Vitamin B1 0.646mg 0.621mg Barley
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.233mg Barley
Vitamin B3 4.604mg 2.251mg Barley
Vitamin B5 0.282mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.318mg 0.382mg Mung bean
Vitamin K 2.2µg 9µg Mung bean
Folate 19µg 625µg Mung bean
Choline 97.9mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.482g 0.348g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.295g 0.161g Barley
Polyunsaturated fat 1.108g 0.384g Barley
Tryptophan 0.208mg 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.424mg 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 0.456mg 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 0.848mg 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 0.465mg 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.24mg 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 0.7mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 0.612mg 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.281mg 0.695mg Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Barley Mung bean
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Barley
79%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
Barley
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.134g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.5)
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. Barley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170283/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.