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Chickpea flour (besan) vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Chickpea flour (besan) and Mung bean?

  • Chickpea flour (besan) is higher in Manganese, and Vitamin B6, yet Mung bean is higher in Folate, Vitamin B5, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Calcium.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 47% more.
  • Chickpea flour (besan) has 2 times more Manganese than Mung bean. While Chickpea flour (besan) has 1.6mg of Manganese, Mung bean has only 1.035mg.

We used Chickpea flour (besan) and Mung beans, mature seeds, raw 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.
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan)
3
:
7
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Manganese +54.6%
Contains more Calcium +193.3%
Contains more Iron +38.7%
Contains more Magnesium +13.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +47.3%
Contains less Sodium -76.6%
Equal in Zinc - 2.68
Equal in Copper - 0.941
Equal in Selenium - 8.2
Chickpea flour (besan)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 183% 119% 137% 75% 9% 77% 304% 209% 46%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Contains more Manganese +54.6%
Contains more Calcium +193.3%
Contains more Iron +38.7%
Contains more Magnesium +13.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +47.3%
Contains less Sodium -76.6%
Equal in Zinc - 2.68
Equal in Copper - 0.941
Equal in Selenium - 8.2

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.
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan)
3
:
7
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Vitamin E +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +178%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.2%
Contains more Folate +43%
Equal in Vitamin K - 9
Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 17% 0% 0% 122% 25% 34% 37% 114% 328% 0% 23%
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 E +62.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +178%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +215.2%
Contains more Folate +43%
Equal in Vitamin K - 9

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan)
2
:
3
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Fats +481.7%
Contains more Water +13.6%
Contains more Other +17.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.86
Equal in Carbs - 62.62
Chickpea flour (besan)
22% 7% 58% 10% 3%
Protein: 22.39 g
Fats: 6.69 g
Carbs: 57.82 g
Water: 10.28 g
Other: 2.82 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 +481.7%
Contains more Water +13.6%
Contains more Other +17.7%
Equal in Protein - 23.86
Equal in Carbs - 62.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan)
2
:
1
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +834.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +676.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.8%
Chickpea flour (besan)
13% 29% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.693 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.983 g
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +834.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +676.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -49.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chickpea flour (besan) Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 47.02g 46.32g Chickpea flour (besan)
Protein 22.39g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 6.69g 1.15g Chickpea flour (besan)
Carbs 57.82g 62.62g Mung bean
Calories 387kcal 347kcal Chickpea flour (besan)
Sugar 10.85g 6.6g Mung bean
Fiber 10.8g 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 45mg 132mg Mung bean
Iron 4.86mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 166mg 189mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 318mg 367mg Mung bean
Potassium 846mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 64mg 15mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.81mg 2.68mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Copper 0.912mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.6mg 1.035mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Selenium 8.3µg 8.2µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin A 41IU 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.83mg 0.51mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.486mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.106mg 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 1.762mg 2.251mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 0.606mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.492mg 0.382mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Folate 437µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9.1µg 9µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Tryptophan 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.693g 0.348g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 1.504g 0.161g Chickpea flour (besan)
Polyunsaturated fat 2.983g 0.384g Chickpea flour (besan)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Chickpea flour (besan) 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 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
58%
Chickpea flour (besan)
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
117%
Chickpea flour (besan)
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.345g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Chickpea flour (besan) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174288/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.