Mung bean vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Mung bean and Barley?
- Barley has less Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Manganese than Mung bean.
- Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 152% higher.
- Mung bean has 14 times more Vitamin B5 than Barley. Mung bean has 1.91mg of Vitamin B5, while Barley has 0.135mg.
We used Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Barley, pearled, cooked types in this comparison.
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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.
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Calcium
+1100%
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Iron
+406.8%
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Magnesium
+759.1%
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Phosphorus
+579.6%
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Potassium
+1239.8%
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Zinc
+226.8%
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Copper
+796.2%
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Manganese
+299.6%
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Sodium
-80%
Equal in Selenium - 8.6
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Calcium
+1100%
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Iron
+406.8%
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Magnesium
+759.1%
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Phosphorus
+579.6%
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Potassium
+1239.8%
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Zinc
+226.8%
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Copper
+796.2%
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Manganese
+299.6%
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Sodium
-80%
Equal in Selenium - 8.6
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.
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Vitamin A
+1528.6%
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Vitamin E
+5000%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+648.2%
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Vitamin B2
+275.8%
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Vitamin B5
+1314.8%
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Vitamin B6
+232.2%
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Folate
+3806.3%
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Vitamin K
+1025%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.063
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Vitamin A
+1528.6%
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Vitamin E
+5000%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+648.2%
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Vitamin B2
+275.8%
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Vitamin B5
+1314.8%
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Vitamin B6
+232.2%
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Folate
+3806.3%
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Vitamin K
+1025%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.063
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+955.8%
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Fats
+161.4%
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Carbs
+121.9%
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Other
+1085.7%
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Water
+660.2%
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Protein
+955.8%
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Fats
+161.4%
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Carbs
+121.9%
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+1085.7%
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Water
+660.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+182.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+79.4%
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Saturated Fat
-73.3%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+182.5%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+79.4%
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Saturated Fat
-73.3%
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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Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in price | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 46.32g | 24.42g | |
Protein | 23.86g | 2.26g | |
Fats | 1.15g | 0.44g | |
Carbs | 62.62g | 28.22g | |
Calories | 347kcal | 123kcal | |
Sugar | 6.6g | 0.28g | |
Fiber | 16.3g | 3.8g | |
Calcium | 132mg | 11mg | |
Iron | 6.74mg | 1.33mg | |
Magnesium | 189mg | 22mg | |
Phosphorus | 367mg | 54mg | |
Potassium | 1246mg | 93mg | |
Sodium | 15mg | 3mg | |
Zinc | 2.68mg | 0.82mg | |
Copper | 0.941mg | 0.105mg | |
Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.259mg | |
Selenium | 8.2µg | 8.6µg | |
Vitamin A | 114IU | 7IU | |
Vitamin A RAE | 6µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.01mg | |
Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 0mg | |
Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.083mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.062mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 2.063mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0.135mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.115mg | |
Folate | 625µg | 16µg | |
Vitamin K | 9µg | 0.8µg | |
Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.038mg | |
Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.077mg | |
Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.083mg | |
Leucine | 1.847mg | 0.154mg | |
Lysine | 1.664mg | 0.084mg | |
Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.043mg | |
Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0.127mg | |
Valine | 1.237mg | 0.111mg | |
Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.051mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.348g | 0.093g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.161g | 0.057g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 0.214g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.32g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.255g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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 ($1.5)