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Millet flour vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between millet flour and mung beans?

  • Millet flour is higher in selenium and vitamin B3, yet mung beans are higher in folate, fiber, copper, iron, potassium, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B5.
  • Mung beans' daily need coverage for folate is 146% more.
  • Millet flour has 4 times more selenium than mung beans. While millet flour has 32.7µg of selenium, mung beans have only 8.2µg.
  • The glycemic index of mung beans is lower.

We used Millet flour 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 85% 4.2% 20% 148% 178% 72% 122% 0.52% 131% 178%
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 -73.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +298.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +58.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +842.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +456.3%
Contains more IronIron +71.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +75.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.8%
~equal in Zinc ~2.68mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.035mg

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.
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% 0% 2.2% 0% 103% 17% 113% 76% 86% 0% 2% 32% 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% 2% 10% 0% 155% 54% 42% 115% 88% 0% 23% 469% 53%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +167.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +50.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +219.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +50.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1025%
Contains more FolateFolate +1388.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.382mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 4% 75% 9%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 4.25 g
Carbs: 75.12 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 1.21 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 +269.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20%
Contains more ProteinProtein +122%
Contains more OtherOther +174.4%
~equal in Water ~9.05g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 23% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.536 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.618 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 +473.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +581.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -35.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet flour Mung bean DV% diff.
Folate 42µg 625µg 146%
Fiber 3.5g 16.3g 51%
Selenium 32.7µg 8.2µg 45%
Copper 0.535mg 0.941mg 45%
Iron 3.94mg 6.74mg 35%
Potassium 224mg 1246mg 30%
Starch 69.88g 29%
Protein 10.75g 23.86g 26%
Vitamin B3 6.02mg 2.251mg 24%
Choline 97.9mg 18%
Magnesium 119mg 189mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 0.621mg 17%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.618g 0.384g 15%
Vitamin B5 1.267mg 1.91mg 13%
Calcium 14mg 132mg 12%
Phosphorus 285mg 367mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.233mg 12%
Vitamin K 0.8µg 9µg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg 5%
Fats 4.25g 1.15g 5%
Carbs 75.12g 62.62g 4%
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.51mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 0.924g 0.161g 2%
Calories 382kcal 347kcal 2%
Manganese 1.002mg 1.035mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.372mg 0.382mg 1%
Vitamin A 6µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.536g 0.348g 1%
Net carbs 71.62g 46.32g N/A
Sugar 1.66g 6.6g N/A
Zinc 2.63mg 2.68mg 0%
Sodium 4mg 15mg 0%
Trans fat 0.002g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.26mg 0%
Threonine 0.354mg 0.782mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.473mg 1.008mg 0%
Leucine 1.537mg 1.847mg 0%
Lysine 0.144mg 1.664mg 0%
Methionine 0.319mg 0.286mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 1.443mg 0%
Valine 0.584mg 1.237mg 0%
Histidine 0.257mg 0.695mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.044g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.549g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet flour 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
33%
Millet flour
79%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Millet flour
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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 Cholesterol?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet flour
Millet flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $1.5)

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. Millet flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172023/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.