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Mung bean vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mung bean and Arborio rice

  • The amount of Folate, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Manganese, and Vitamin B6 in Mung bean is higher than in Arborio rice.
  • Mung bean covers your daily need of Folate 142% more than Arborio rice.
  • Mung bean contains 48 times more Potassium than Arborio rice. While Mung bean contains 1246mg of Potassium, Arborio rice contains only 26mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, 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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
9
:
1
Arborio rice
Arborio rice
Contains more Calcium +13100%
Contains more Iron +361.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2262.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1012.1%
Contains more Potassium +4692.3%
Contains more Zinc +570%
Contains more Copper +1206.9%
Contains more Manganese +189.9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Selenium - 7.5
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Arborio rice
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 55% 6% 15% 3% 0% 11% 24% 47% 41%
Contains more Calcium +13100%
Contains more Iron +361.6%
Contains more Magnesium +2262.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1012.1%
Contains more Potassium +4692.3%
Contains more Zinc +570%
Contains more Copper +1206.9%
Contains more Manganese +189.9%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Equal in Selenium - 7.5

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 bean
Mung bean
10
:
0
Arborio rice
Arborio rice
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +278.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1356.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +381.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +547.5%
Contains more Folate +959.3%
Mung bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 11% 0% 16% 156% 54% 43% 115% 89% 469% 0% 23%
Arborio rice
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 4% 28% 24% 14% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +278.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1356.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +381.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +547.5%
Contains more Folate +959.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
4
:
1
Arborio rice
Arborio rice
Contains more Protein +911%
Contains more Fats +505.3%
Contains more Carbs +118%
Contains more Other +1647.4%
Contains more Water +657.2%
Mung bean
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Arborio rice
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more Protein +911%
Contains more Fats +505.3%
Contains more Carbs +118%
Contains more Other +1647.4%
Contains more Water +657.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
2
:
1
Arborio rice
Arborio rice
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +177.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +668%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Arborio rice
32% 36% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +177.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +668%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mung bean Arborio rice
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Arborio rice Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 28.73g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 2.36g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 0.19g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 28.73g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 130kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Arborio rice
Fiber 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 1mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 1.46mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 8mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 33mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 26mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 0mg Arborio rice
Zinc 2.68mg 0.4mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.072mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.357mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 7.5µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 0IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.164mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.016mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 1.493mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.397mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.059mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 59µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.027mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.084mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.102mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.195mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.085mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.056mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.126mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.144mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.056mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.051g Arborio rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.058g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.05g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Arborio rice
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
82%
Mung bean
13%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.297g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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 bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/nutrients
  2. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/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.