Mung beans vs. Oats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mung beans and oats different?
- Mung beans are higher in folate; however, oats are richer in manganese, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, iron, magnesium, zinc, vitamin B5, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for oats is 201% higher.
- Mung beans contain 3 times more folate than oats. While mung beans contain 159µg of folate, oats contain only 56µg.
- Mung beans have a lower glycemic index (42) than oats (59).
Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Oats are the varieties 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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +268.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +61.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +237.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +301.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +372.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +428.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1549.7% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +183.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +365.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +127.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +66.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +229% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +77.6% |
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:
16.89 g
Fats:
6.9 g
Carbs:
66.27 g
Water:
8.22 g
Other:
1.72 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +783.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +140.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1715.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +246.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +117.7% |
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
1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.535 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -90.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3933.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1880.5% |
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 Sodium | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.298mg | 4.916mg | 201% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 523mg | 61% |
| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.626mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg | 0.763mg | 50% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 4.72mg | 42% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 177mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 3.97mg | 28% |
| Folate | 159µg | 56µg | 26% |
| Protein | 7.02g | 16.89g | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 1.349mg | 19% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.128g | 2.535g | 16% |
| Carbs | 19.15g | 66.27g | 16% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 389kcal | 14% |
| Fiber | 7.6g | 10.6g | 12% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 6.9g | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.139mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 2.178g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.116g | 1.217g | 5% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 429mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 5% | |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.119mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 54mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.577mg | 0.961mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 11.55g | 55.67g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.23mg | 0.575mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0.694mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.544mg | 1.284mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.49mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.084mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.425mg | 0.895mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.364mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.205mg | 0.405mg | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
154%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oats is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.101g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 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.