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Mung beans vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mung beans and Oatmeal

  • Mung beans have more Folate, Fiber, and Copper, however, Oatmeal have more Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Manganese, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Oatmeal is 57% higher.
  • Oatmeal has 4 times less Fiber than Mung beans. Mung beans have 7.6g of Fiber, while Oatmeal has 1.7g.

Food types used in this article are Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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
6
:
4
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains more Magnesium +84.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +336.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +35.5%
Contains more Copper +136.4%
Contains more Calcium +196.3%
Contains more Iron +325.7%
Contains more Manganese +87.2%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Mung beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 53% 35% 43% 24% 1% 23% 53% 39% 14%
Oatmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Contains more Magnesium +84.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.6%
Contains more Potassium +336.1%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +35.5%
Contains more Copper +136.4%
Contains more Calcium +196.3%
Contains more Iron +325.7%
Contains more Manganese +87.2%
Contains more Selenium +100%

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
5
:
5
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains more Vitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more Folate +261.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +575%
Contains more Vitamin A +1704.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +424.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +332.8%
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%
Oatmeal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.3%
Contains more Folate +261.4%
Contains more Vitamin K +575%
Contains more Vitamin A +1704.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +252.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +424.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +332.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung beans
Mung beans
3
:
2
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains more Protein +196.2%
Contains more Carbs +64.1%
Contains more Other +38.6%
Contains more Fats +257.9%
Contains more Water +15.6%
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
Oatmeal
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +196.2%
Contains more Carbs +64.1%
Contains more Other +38.6%
Contains more Fats +257.9%
Contains more Water +15.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung beans
Mung beans
1
:
2
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +624.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.8%
Mung beans
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.128 g
Oatmeal
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -48.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +624.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +232.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung beans Oatmeal Opinion
Net carbs 11.55g 9.97g Mung beans
Protein 7.02g 2.37g Mung beans
Fats 0.38g 1.36g Oatmeal
Carbs 19.15g 11.67g Mung beans
Calories 105kcal 68kcal Mung beans
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 2g 0.46g Oatmeal
Fiber 7.6g 1.7g Mung beans
Calcium 27mg 80mg Oatmeal
Iron 1.4mg 5.96mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 48mg 26mg Mung beans
Phosphorus 99mg 77mg Mung beans
Potassium 266mg 61mg Mung beans
Sodium 2mg 49mg Mung beans
Zinc 0.84mg 0.62mg Mung beans
Copper 0.156mg 0.066mg Mung beans
Manganese 0.298mg 0.558mg Oatmeal
Selenium 2.5µg 5µg Oatmeal
Vitamin A 24IU 433IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.07mg Mung beans
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Mung beans
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.26mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0.215mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 0.577mg 3.025mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.317mg Mung beans
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0.29mg Oatmeal
Folate 159µg 44µg Mung beans
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0.4µg Mung beans
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.04mg Mung beans
Threonine 0.23mg 0.083mg Mung beans
Isoleucine 0.297mg 0.105mg Mung beans
Leucine 0.544mg 0.2mg Mung beans
Lysine 0.49mg 0.135mg Mung beans
Methionine 0.084mg 0.04mg Mung beans
Phenylalanine 0.425mg 0.13mg Mung beans
Valine 0.364mg 0.151mg Mung beans
Histidine 0.205mg 0.057mg Mung beans
Trans Fat 0g 0.003g Mung beans
Saturated Fat 0.116g 0.226g Mung beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.391g Oatmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.128g 0.426g Oatmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung beans Oatmeal
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
27%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Mung beans
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.