Mung beans vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between mung beans and pasta
- Mung beans have more folate, magnesium, potassium, copper, and phosphorus; however, pasta is higher in vitamin B2 and vitamin B12.
- Mung beans cover your daily folate needs 24% more than pasta.
- Pasta contains 11 times less potassium than mung beans. Mung beans contain 266mg of potassium, while pasta contains 24mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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 | +166.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +350% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1008.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +22.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +33% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +124% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +97.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +148.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +145.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +71.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +36.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +154.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +176.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +30.2% |
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Water
~68.56g
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
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +129.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +235.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 7.6g | 30% | |
| Folate | 159µg | 64µg | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.061mg | 0.15mg | 7% |
| Copper | 0.156mg | 0.093mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 18mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 24mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 5% | |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.41mg | 0.183mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 63mg | 5% |
| Protein | 7.02g | 5.15g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.164mg | 0.209mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.84mg | 0.56mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.577mg | 0.992mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 1.14mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.034mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.298mg | 0.224mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 19.15g | 24.93g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.128g | 0.429g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 105kcal | 131kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 1.05g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.55g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.116g | 0.15g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.054g | 0.124g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.076mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.23mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.297mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.544mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.49mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.084mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.425mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.364mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.205mg | 0.103mg | 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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15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung beans is relatively richer in minerals
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.