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Millet vs. Mung beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Millet and Mung beans

  • The amount of Folate, Fiber, Iron, and Potassium in Mung beans are higher than in Millet.
  • Mung beans covers your daily need of Folate 35% more than Millet.
  • Millet contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Mung beans. While Millet contains 1.33mg of Vitamin B3, Mung beans contain only 0.577mg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Millet is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Millet, cooked and Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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.
Millet
Millet
3
:
6
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +329%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 48
Equal in Phosphorus - 99
Equal in Sodium - 2
Equal in Zinc - 0.84
Equal in Copper - 0.156
Equal in Manganese - 0.298
Millet
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 24% 32% 43% 6% 1% 25% 54% 36% 5%
Mung beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 53% 35% 43% 24% 1% 23% 53% 39% 14%
Contains more Calcium +800%
Contains more Iron +122.2%
Contains more Potassium +329%
Contains more Selenium +177.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 48
Equal in Phosphorus - 99
Equal in Sodium - 2
Equal in Zinc - 0.84
Equal in Copper - 0.156
Equal in Manganese - 0.298

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.
Millet
Millet
3
:
7
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.8%
Contains more Folate +736.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%
Millet
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 27% 19% 25% 11% 25% 15% 0% 1%
Mung beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 4% 41% 15% 11% 25% 16% 120% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +130.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +61.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.8%
Contains more Folate +736.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +800%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet
Millet
2
:
3
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Fats +163.2%
Contains more Carbs +23.6%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Other +92.7%
Equal in Water - 72.66
Millet
4% 24% 71%
Protein: 3.51 g
Fats: 1 g
Carbs: 23.67 g
Water: 71.41 g
Other: 0.41 g
Mung beans
7% 19% 73%
Protein: 7.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 19.15 g
Water: 72.66 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Fats +163.2%
Contains more Carbs +23.6%
Contains more Protein +100%
Contains more Other +92.7%
Equal in Water - 72.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet
Millet
2
:
1
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +296.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.6%
Millet
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Mung beans
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.128 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +240.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +296.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet Mung beans Opinion
Net carbs 22.37g 11.55g Millet
Protein 3.51g 7.02g Mung beans
Fats 1g 0.38g Millet
Carbs 23.67g 19.15g Millet
Calories 119kcal 105kcal Millet
Sugar 0.13g 2g Millet
Fiber 1.3g 7.6g Mung beans
Calcium 3mg 27mg Mung beans
Iron 0.63mg 1.4mg Mung beans
Magnesium 44mg 48mg Mung beans
Phosphorus 100mg 99mg Millet
Potassium 62mg 266mg Mung beans
Sodium 2mg 2mg
Zinc 0.91mg 0.84mg Millet
Copper 0.161mg 0.156mg Millet
Manganese 0.272mg 0.298mg Mung beans
Selenium 0.9µg 2.5µg Mung beans
Vitamin A 3IU 24IU Mung beans
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Mung beans
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.15mg Mung beans
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Mung beans
Vitamin B1 0.106mg 0.164mg Mung beans
Vitamin B2 0.082mg 0.061mg Millet
Vitamin B3 1.33mg 0.577mg Millet
Vitamin B5 0.171mg 0.41mg Mung beans
Vitamin B6 0.108mg 0.067mg Millet
Folate 19µg 159µg Mung beans
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.7µg Mung beans
Tryptophan 0.038mg 0.076mg Mung beans
Threonine 0.113mg 0.23mg Mung beans
Isoleucine 0.148mg 0.297mg Mung beans
Leucine 0.446mg 0.544mg Mung beans
Lysine 0.067mg 0.49mg Mung beans
Methionine 0.07mg 0.084mg Mung beans
Phenylalanine 0.185mg 0.425mg Mung beans
Valine 0.184mg 0.364mg Mung beans
Histidine 0.075mg 0.205mg Mung beans
Saturated Fat 0.172g 0.116g Mung beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.184g 0.054g Millet
Polyunsaturated fat 0.508g 0.128g Millet

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet Mung beans
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
10%
Millet
20%
Mung beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Millet
29%
Mung beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.056g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung beans
Mung beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung beans
Mung beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet
Millet is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168871/nutrients
  2. Mung beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174257/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.