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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +860% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1250% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2560% |
| Contains more IronIron | +900% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +218.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +104.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1137.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +13.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +720% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +369.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +90.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +157.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1300% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
2.02 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
21.09 g
Water:
76.63 g
Other:
0.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +247.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1028.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +10.1% |
~equal in
Water
~76.63g
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
0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.069 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +85.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -66.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 105kcal | 97kcal |
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| Protein | 7.02g | 2.02g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 0.19g |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.55g | 20.09g |
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| Carbs | 19.15g | 21.09g |
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| Magnesium | 48mg | 5mg |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 2mg |
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| Potassium | 266mg | 10mg |
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| Iron | 1.4mg | 0.14mg |
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| Sugar | 2g | 0.05g |
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| Fiber | 7.6g | 1g |
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| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.049mg |
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| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.41mg |
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| Phosphorus | 99mg | 8mg |
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| Sodium | 2mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 24IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.04mg |
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| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.262mg |
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| Selenium | 2.5µg | 5.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.013mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.577mg | 0.29mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.215mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.026mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 0µg |
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| Folate | 159µg | 1µg |
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| Choline | 29.4mg | 2.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.116g | 0.039g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.054g | 0.07g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.128g | 0.069g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.023mg |
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| Threonine | 0.23mg | 0.072mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0.087mg |
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| Leucine | 0.544mg | 0.167mg |
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| Lysine | 0.49mg | 0.073mg |
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| Methionine | 0.084mg | 0.047mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.425mg | 0.108mg |
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| Valine | 0.364mg | 0.123mg |
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| Histidine | 0.205mg | 0.047mg |
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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%
3%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Glutinous rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.95g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
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)