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Mung beans vs. Glutinous rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Mung beans and Glutinous rice?

  • Mung beans are richer in Folate, Fiber, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Copper, Magnesium, and Potassium, yet Glutinous rice is richer in Selenium.
  • Mung beans' daily need coverage for Folate is 40% higher.
  • Mung beans have 27 times more Potassium than Glutinous rice. Mung beans have 266mg of Potassium, while Glutinous rice has 10mg.

We used Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked types in this comparison.

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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.
Mung beans
Mung beans
9
:
1
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice
Contains more Calcium +1250%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +860%
Contains more Phosphorus +1137.5%
Contains more Potassium +2560%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +104.9%
Contains more Copper +218.4%
Contains more Manganese +13.7%
Contains more Selenium +124%
Mung beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 53% 35% 43% 24% 1% 23% 53% 39% 14%
Glutinous rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 4% 4% 1% 1% 12% 17% 35% 31%
Contains more Calcium +1250%
Contains more Iron +900%
Contains more Magnesium +860%
Contains more Phosphorus +1137.5%
Contains more Potassium +2560%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +104.9%
Contains more Copper +218.4%
Contains more Manganese +13.7%
Contains more Selenium +124%

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.
Mung beans
Mung beans
10
:
0
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.7%
Contains more Folate +15800%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Glutinous rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 5% 3% 6% 13% 6% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +720%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +369.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +99%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.7%
Contains more Folate +15800%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung beans
Mung beans
3
:
2
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice
Contains more Protein +247.5%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +1028.6%
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Equal in Water - 76.63
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
Glutinous rice
2% 21% 77%
Protein: 2.02 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 21.09 g
Water: 76.63 g
Other: 0.07 g
Contains more Protein +247.5%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Other +1028.6%
Contains more Carbs +10.1%
Equal in Water - 76.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung beans
Mung beans
1
:
2
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.6%
Mung beans
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.128 g
Glutinous rice
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -66.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.6%

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 Glutinous rice
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung beans Glutinous rice Opinion
Net carbs 11.55g 20.09g Glutinous rice
Protein 7.02g 2.02g Mung beans
Fats 0.38g 0.19g Mung beans
Carbs 19.15g 21.09g Glutinous rice
Calories 105kcal 97kcal Mung beans
Sugar 2g 0.05g Glutinous rice
Fiber 7.6g 1g Mung beans
Calcium 27mg 2mg Mung beans
Iron 1.4mg 0.14mg Mung beans
Magnesium 48mg 5mg Mung beans
Phosphorus 99mg 8mg Mung beans
Potassium 266mg 10mg Mung beans
Sodium 2mg 5mg Mung beans
Zinc 0.84mg 0.41mg Mung beans
Copper 0.156mg 0.049mg Mung beans
Manganese 0.298mg 0.262mg Mung beans
Selenium 2.5µg 5.6µg Glutinous rice
Vitamin A 24IU 0IU Mung beans
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Mung beans
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.04mg Mung beans
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Mung beans
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.02mg Mung beans
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.013mg Mung beans
Vitamin B3 0.577mg 0.29mg Mung beans
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.215mg Mung beans
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.026mg Mung beans
Folate 159µg 1µg Mung beans
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0µg Mung beans
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.023mg Mung beans
Threonine 0.23mg 0.072mg Mung beans
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.087mg Mung beans
Leucine 0.544mg 0.167mg Mung beans
Lysine 0.49mg 0.073mg Mung beans
Methionine 0.084mg 0.047mg Mung beans
Phenylalanine 0.425mg 0.108mg Mung beans
Valine 0.364mg 0.123mg Mung beans
Histidine 0.205mg 0.047mg Mung beans
Saturated Fat 0.116g 0.039g Glutinous rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.07g Glutinous rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.128g 0.069g Mung beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung beans Glutinous rice
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
20%
Mung beans
3%
Glutinous rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Mung beans
11%
Glutinous rice

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $1)
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?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.077g)
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. Mung beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174257/nutrients
  2. Glutinous rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169711/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.