Mung bean vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mung beans and cereal different?
- Mung beans are richer in copper, fiber, and phosphorus, while cereal is higher in vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin A, and zinc.
- Cereal covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 472% more than mung beans.
- Mung beans contain 12 times more fiber than cereal. Mung beans contain 16.3g of fiber, while cereal contains 1.4g.
- Cereal has a higher glycemic index (69) than mung beans (31).
Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +894.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1220% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1086.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +586.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +376.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +537.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +745.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +702.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +13466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +912.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1560.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1215.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1467% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +293.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +139.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +48.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.7% |
~equal in
Fats
~1.08g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +26.7% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.354g
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 6.288mg | 472% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 5.986mg | 431% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 34.06mg | 342% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 3.87mg | 280% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 29.62mg | 171% |
| Folate | 625µg | 156% | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 814µg | 90% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.137mg | 89% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 1.4g | 60% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 7.6mg | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 77mg | 41% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 19mg | 40% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 38.5mg | 37% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 6.06g | 36% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 105mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 795mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0.226mg | 34% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 132mg | 10mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.79mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 86.85g | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.08mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 6.3µg | 3% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 378kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 1.08g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 85.45g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | 10.35g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 0.26g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 0.204g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 0.354g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 0.344mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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
79%
371%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 780mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cereal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.088g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.