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Cereal vs. Mothbeans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Cereal and Mothbeans?

  • Cereal is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin C, however, Mothbeans is richer in Magnesium.
  • Cereal's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 514% more.
  • Mothbeans contains 814 times less Vitamin A RAE than Cereal. Cereal contains 814µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Mothbeans contains 1µg.
  • Mothbeans has less Sodium.

We used Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Mothbeans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this article.

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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 more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +984.7%
Contains more Zinc +1188.1%
Contains more Manganese +49.9%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains more Magnesium +447.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.8%
Contains more Potassium +189.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Copper +19.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 118% 75% 65% 27% 2% 17% 55% 69% 16%
Contains more Calcium +233.3%
Contains more Iron +984.7%
Contains more Zinc +1188.1%
Contains more Manganese +49.9%
Contains more Selenium +125%
Contains more Magnesium +447.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +94.8%
Contains more Potassium +189.5%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Copper +19.7%

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.
Cereal
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Contains more Vitamin A +27820%
Contains more Vitamin C +3750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4971%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16726.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4334.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6336.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 4% 31% 6% 13% 24% 22% 108% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +27820%
Contains more Vitamin C +3750%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4971%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16726.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4334.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6336.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +96.4%
Contains more Carbs +314.4%
Contains more Other +53.8%
Contains more Protein +28.9%
Contains more Water +1731.5%
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
8% 21% 69%
Protein: 7.81 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 20.96 g
Water: 69.23 g
Other: 1.45 g
Contains more Fats +96.4%
Contains more Carbs +314.4%
Contains more Other +53.8%
Contains more Protein +28.9%
Contains more Water +1731.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +363.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
29% 10% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.124 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.256 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +363.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +38.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cereal Mothbeans Opinion
Net carbs 85.45g 20.96g Cereal
Protein 6.06g 7.81g Mothbeans
Fats 1.08g 0.55g Cereal
Carbs 86.85g 20.96g Cereal
Calories 378kcal 117kcal Cereal
Fructose 0.26g Cereal
Sugar 10.35g Mothbeans
Fiber 1.4g Cereal
Calcium 10mg 3mg Cereal
Iron 34.06mg 3.14mg Cereal
Magnesium 19mg 104mg Mothbeans
Phosphorus 77mg 150mg Mothbeans
Potassium 105mg 304mg Mothbeans
Sodium 795mg 10mg Mothbeans
Zinc 7.6mg 0.59mg Cereal
Copper 0.137mg 0.164mg Mothbeans
Manganese 0.79mg 0.527mg Cereal
Selenium 6.3µg 2.8µg Cereal
Vitamin A 2792IU 10IU Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 814µg 1µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.08mg Cereal
Vitamin C 38.5mg 1mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 6.288mg 0.124mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 3.87mg 0.023mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 29.62mg 0.668mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.391mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B6 5.986mg 0.093mg Cereal
Folate 143µg Mothbeans
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.05mg Cereal
Threonine 0.241mg Cereal
Isoleucine 0.26mg 0.388mg Mothbeans
Leucine 0.767mg 0.525mg Cereal
Lysine 0.113mg 0.425mg Mothbeans
Methionine 0.13mg 0.075mg Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.365mg 0.35mg Cereal
Valine 0.344mg 0.25mg Cereal
Histidine 0.162mg 0.263mg Mothbeans
Saturated Fat 0.26g 0.124g Mothbeans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.204g 0.044g Cereal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.354g 0.256g Cereal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cereal Mothbeans
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
393%
Cereal
17%
Mothbeans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
Cereal
44%
Mothbeans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans contains less Sodium (difference - 785mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.136g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Mothbeans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172426/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.