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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Sodium
-20%
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Calcium
+300%
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Iron
+87.2%
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Magnesium
+42.1%
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Phosphorus
+39%
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Potassium
+175.7%
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Copper
+89%
Equal in Zinc - 2.68
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Sodium
-20%
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Calcium
+300%
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Iron
+87.2%
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Magnesium
+42.1%
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Phosphorus
+39%
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Potassium
+175.7%
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Copper
+89%
Equal in Zinc - 2.68
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin E
+11.8%
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Vitamin B2
+22.3%
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Vitamin B3
+104.5%
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Vitamin A
+418.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+577.3%
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Vitamin B6
+20.1%
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Folate
+3189.5%
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Vitamin K
+309.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.621
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Vitamin E
+11.8%
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Vitamin B2
+22.3%
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Vitamin B3
+104.5%
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Vitamin A
+418.2%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+577.3%
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Vitamin B6
+20.1%
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Folate
+3189.5%
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Vitamin K
+309.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.621
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+100%
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Carbs
+17.3%
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Protein
+91.2%
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+44.3%
Equal in Water - 9.05
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+100%
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+17.3%
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+91.2%
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+44.3%
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+83.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+188.5%
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Saturated Fat
-27.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+83.2%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+188.5%
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Saturated Fat
-27.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 56.18g | 46.32g |
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Protein | 12.48g | 23.86g |
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Fats | 2.3g | 1.15g |
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Carbs | 73.48g | 62.62g |
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Calories | 354kcal | 347kcal |
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Sugar | 0.8g | 6.6g |
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Fiber | 17.3g | 16.3g |
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Calcium | 33mg | 132mg |
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Iron | 3.6mg | 6.74mg |
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Magnesium | 133mg | 189mg |
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Phosphorus | 264mg | 367mg |
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Potassium | 452mg | 1246mg |
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Sodium | 12mg | 15mg |
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Zinc | 2.77mg | 2.68mg |
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Copper | 0.498mg | 0.941mg |
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Vitamin A | 22IU | 114IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 6µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 0.51mg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.8mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.621mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.233mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 2.251mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 1.91mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.382mg |
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Folate | 19µg | 625µg |
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Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 9µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.26mg |
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Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.782mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 1.008mg |
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Leucine | 0.848mg | 1.847mg |
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Lysine | 0.465mg | 1.664mg |
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Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.286mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 1.443mg |
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Valine | 0.612mg | 1.237mg |
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Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.695mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.482g | 0.348g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.295g | 0.161g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 0.384g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
36%

82%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
80%

135%

Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?

Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.134g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

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.