Mung beans vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between mung beans and cornmeal
- Mung beans have more fiber, copper, and manganese, while cornmeal has more iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, selenium, folate, and vitamin B6.
- Cornmeal covers your daily need for iron, 37% more than mung beans.
- Mung beans contain 2 times more copper than cornmeal. While mung beans contain 0.156mg of copper, cornmeal contains only 0.076mg.
- Mung beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mung beans is 42, while the glycemic index of cornmeal is 68.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +800% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +87.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +105.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +27.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +71.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +211.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +320% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +25% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +70.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +241.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +236% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +526.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +761% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +171.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +31.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
19.15 g
Water:
72.66 g
Other:
0.79 g
Protein:
7.11 g
Fats:
1.75 g
Carbs:
79.45 g
Water:
11.18 g
Other:
0.51 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +549.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +54.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +360.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +314.9% |
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Protein
~7.11g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.116 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.128 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.22 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.828 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -47.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +622.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +546.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 4.36mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg | 0.551mg | 32% |
| Starch | 73.3g | 30% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.577mg | 4.968mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.382mg | 25% |
| Carbs | 19.15g | 79.45g | 20% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 10.5µg | 15% |
| Fiber | 7.6g | 3.9g | 15% |
| Folate | 159µg | 209µg | 13% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 370kcal | 13% |
| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.076mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.182mg | 9% |
| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.174mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.128g | 0.828g | 5% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 142mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 8.6mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.24mg | 3% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 1.75g | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3mg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.66mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 11µg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.39g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Protein | 7.02g | 7.11g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.55g | 75.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2g | 1.61g | N/A |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 99mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.12mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.116g | 0.22g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.23mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.544mg | 1.006mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.49mg | 0.105mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.084mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.425mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.364mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.205mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
42%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.104g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.39g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.