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

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How are Mung beans and Chickpea flour (besan) different?

  • Chickpea flour (besan) is higher than Mung beans in Copper, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Chickpea flour (besan) covers your daily need of Copper 84% more than Mung beans.

Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Chickpea flour (besan) types were used 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 34% 8.1% 23% 53% 52% 23% 42% 0.26% 39% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 119% 14% 75% 182% 304% 77% 136% 8.3% 209% 45%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +245.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +218%
Contains more IronIron +247.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +484.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +234.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +221.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +436.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +232%

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 3.3% 1.4% 3% 0% 41% 14% 11% 25% 15% 0% 6.8% 119% 16%
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% 2.5% 17% 0% 122% 24% 33% 36% 114% 0% 23% 328% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +70.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +205.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +47.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +634.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +237%
Contains more FolateFolate +174.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 19% 73%
Protein: 7.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 19.15 g
Water: 72.66 g
Other: 0.79 g
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
Contains more WaterWater +606.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +218.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1660.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +201.9%
Contains more OtherOther +257%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.128 g
13% 29% 58%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.693 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.983 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2685.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2230.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung beans Chickpea flour (besan) Opinion
Calories 105kcal 387kcal Chickpea flour (besan)
Protein 7.02g 22.39g Chickpea flour (besan)
Fats 0.38g 6.69g Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Mung beans
Net carbs 11.55g 47.02g Chickpea flour (besan)
Carbs 19.15g 57.82g Chickpea flour (besan)
Magnesium 48mg 166mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Calcium 27mg 45mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Potassium 266mg 846mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Iron 1.4mg 4.86mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Sugar 2g 10.85g Mung beans
Fiber 7.6g 10.8g Chickpea flour (besan)
Copper 0.156mg 0.912mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Zinc 0.84mg 2.81mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Phosphorus 99mg 318mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Sodium 2mg 64mg Mung beans
Vitamin A 24IU 41IU Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin A 1µg 2µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.83mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Manganese 0.298mg 1.6mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Selenium 2.5µg 8.3µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.486mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.106mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B3 0.577mg 1.762mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.606mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.492mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin K 2.7µg 9.1µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Folate 159µg 437µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Choline 29.4mg Mung beans
Saturated Fat 0.116g 0.693g Mung beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 1.504g Chickpea flour (besan)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.128g 2.983g Chickpea flour (besan)
Tryptophan 0.076mg Mung beans
Threonine 0.23mg Mung beans
Isoleucine 0.297mg Mung beans
Leucine 0.544mg Mung beans
Lysine 0.49mg Mung beans
Methionine 0.084mg Mung beans
Phenylalanine 0.425mg Mung beans
Valine 0.364mg Mung beans
Histidine 0.205mg Mung beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Mung beans Chickpea flour (besan)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
20%
Mung beans
54%
Chickpea flour (besan)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Mung beans
117%
Chickpea flour (besan)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.577g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Mung beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174257/nutrients
  2. Chickpea flour (besan) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174288/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.