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Mung beans vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mung beans and Wheat gluten

  • Mung beans have more Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6, while Wheat gluten have more Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Wheat gluten covers your daily need of Selenium 68% more than Mung beans.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Vital wheat gluten.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 8.1% 23% 53% 52% 23% 42% 0.26% 39% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 43% 8.8% 195% 61% 23% 111% 3.8% 0% 217%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +92%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +166%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +425.9%
Contains more IronIron +271.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +162.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1488%
~equal in Zinc ~0.85mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.3% 1.4% 3% 0% 41% 14% 11% 25% 15% 0% 6.8% 119% 16%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 19% 73%
Protein: 7.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 19.15 g
Water: 72.66 g
Other: 0.79 g
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.9%
Contains more WaterWater +786.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +970.7%
Contains more FatsFats +386.8%
Contains more OtherOther +26.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.128 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +188.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +532.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung beans Wheat gluten Opinion
Calories 105kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Protein 7.02g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 0.38g 1.85g Wheat gluten
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Mung beans
Net carbs 11.55g 13.19g Wheat gluten
Carbs 19.15g 13.79g Mung beans
Magnesium 48mg 25mg Mung beans
Calcium 27mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 266mg 100mg Mung beans
Iron 1.4mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Sugar 2g 0g Wheat gluten
Fiber 7.6g 0.6g Mung beans
Copper 0.156mg 0.182mg Wheat gluten
Zinc 0.84mg 0.85mg Wheat gluten
Phosphorus 99mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Sodium 2mg 29mg Mung beans
Vitamin A 24IU 0IU Mung beans
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Mung beans
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0mg Mung beans
Manganese 0.298mg Mung beans
Selenium 2.5µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0mg Mung beans
Vitamin B2 0.061mg 0mg Mung beans
Vitamin B3 0.577mg 0mg Mung beans
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0mg Mung beans
Vitamin B6 0.067mg 0mg Mung beans
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0µg Mung beans
Folate 159µg 0µg Mung beans
Choline 29.4mg Mung beans
Saturated Fat 0.116g 0.272g Mung beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.054g 0.156g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.128g 0.81g Wheat gluten
Tryptophan 0.076mg Mung beans
Threonine 0.23mg Mung beans
Isoleucine 0.297mg Mung beans
Leucine 0.544mg Mung beans
Lysine 0.49mg Mung beans
Methionine 0.084mg Mung beans
Phenylalanine 0.425mg Mung beans
Valine 0.364mg Mung beans
Histidine 0.205mg Mung beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung beans Wheat gluten
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Mung beans
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.156g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung beans
Mung beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.