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Bulgur dry vs Mung bean - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Bulgur dry and Mung bean

  • Bulgur dry has more Manganese, and Vitamin B3, however Mung bean is richer in Folate, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Fiber, and Choline.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 150% more.
  • Bulgur dry contains 3 times more Manganese than Mung bean. Bulgur dry contains 3.048mg of Manganese, while Mung bean contains 1.035mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Bulgur, dry 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
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry
0
:
8
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Calcium +277.1%
Contains more Iron +174%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.3%
Contains more Potassium +203.9%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Zinc +38.9%
Contains more Copper +180.9%
Bulgur dry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 11% 93% 118% 129% 37% 3% 53% 112%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314%
Contains more Calcium +277.1%
Contains more Iron +174%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.3%
Contains more Potassium +203.9%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Zinc +38.9%
Contains more Copper +180.9%

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
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry
1
:
9
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Vitamin B3 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +750%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.7%
Contains more Folate +2214.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +373.7%
Bulgur dry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 0% 59% 27% 96% 63% 79% 21% 0% 5%
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 B3 +127.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +1166.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +750%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +167.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +102.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11.7%
Contains more Folate +2214.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +373.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry
2
:
3
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Fats +15.7%
Contains more Carbs +21.2%
Contains more Protein +94.1%
Contains more Other +119.9%
Equal in Water - 9.05
Bulgur dry
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 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 Fats +15.7%
Contains more Carbs +21.2%
Contains more Protein +94.1%
Contains more Other +119.9%
Equal in Water - 9.05

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry
3
:
0
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.161
Bulgur dry
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.541 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 -33.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +40.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.161

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.
Bulgur dry Mung bean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in glycemic index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 63.37g 46.32g Bulgur dry
Protein 12.29g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 1.33g 1.15g Bulgur dry
Carbs 75.87g 62.62g Bulgur dry
Calories 342kcal 347kcal Mung bean
Sugar 0.41g 6.6g Bulgur dry
Fiber 12.5g 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 35mg 132mg Mung bean
Iron 2.46mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 164mg 189mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 300mg 367mg Mung bean
Potassium 410mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 17mg 15mg Mung bean
Zinc 1.93mg 2.68mg Mung bean
Copper 0.335mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Vitamin A 9IU 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 2.251mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.382mg Mung bean
Folate 27µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 1.9µg 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.354mg 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 0.455mg 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 0.83mg 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 0.339mg 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.19mg 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 0.554mg 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.285mg 0.695mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.232g 0.348g Bulgur dry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.173g 0.161g Bulgur dry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.384g Bulgur dry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Mung bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low glycemic index diet ok

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
29%
Bulgur dry
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
69%
Bulgur dry
135%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.19g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.116g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Bulgur dry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170688/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.