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Mung bean vs. Corn raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Mung bean and Corn raw?

  • Mung bean is richer than Corn raw in Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 146% more.
  • Mung bean has 17 times more Copper than Corn raw. While Mung bean has 0.941mg of Copper, Corn raw has only 0.054mg.

We used Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw types 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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
9
:
0
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Calcium +6500%
Contains more Iron +1196.2%
Contains more Magnesium +410.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +312.4%
Contains more Potassium +361.5%
Contains more Zinc +482.6%
Contains more Copper +1642.6%
Contains more Manganese +535%
Contains more Selenium +1266.7%
Equal in Sodium - 15
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Corn raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 20% 27% 39% 24% 2% 13% 18% 22% 4%
Contains more Calcium +6500%
Contains more Iron +1196.2%
Contains more Magnesium +410.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +312.4%
Contains more Potassium +361.5%
Contains more Zinc +482.6%
Contains more Copper +1642.6%
Contains more Manganese +535%
Contains more Selenium +1266.7%
Equal in Sodium - 15

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
8
:
2
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Vitamin E +628.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +323.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310.8%
Contains more Folate +1388.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +2900%
Contains more Vitamin A +64%
Contains more Vitamin C +41.7%
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%
Corn raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 12% 2% 0% 23% 39% 13% 34% 44% 22% 32% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +628.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +323.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +166.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +310.8%
Contains more Folate +1388.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +2900%
Contains more Vitamin A +64%
Contains more Vitamin C +41.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
3
:
2
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Protein +629.7%
Contains more Carbs +234.9%
Contains more Other +427%
Contains more Fats +17.4%
Contains more Water +740.3%
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
Corn raw
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Protein +629.7%
Contains more Carbs +234.9%
Contains more Other +427%
Contains more Fats +17.4%
Contains more Water +740.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
0
:
3
Corn raw
Corn raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +168.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.325
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Corn raw
26% 35% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.487 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +168.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +26.8%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.325

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 Corn raw
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Corn raw Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 16.7g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 3.27g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 1.35g Corn raw
Carbs 62.62g 18.7g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 86kcal Mung bean
Starch 5.7g Corn raw
Fructose 1.94g Corn raw
Sugar 6.6g 6.26g Corn raw
Fiber 16.3g 2g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 2mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 0.52mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 37mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 89mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 270mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 15mg
Zinc 2.68mg 0.46mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.054mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.163mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 0.6µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 187IU Corn raw
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 9µg Corn raw
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.07mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 6.8mg Corn raw
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.155mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.055mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 1.77mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.717mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.093mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 42µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 0.3µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.023mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.129mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.129mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.348mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.137mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.067mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.15mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.185mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.089mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.325g Corn raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.432g Corn raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.487g Corn raw
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g Corn raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g Corn raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Corn raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
17%
Corn raw

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 - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.023g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn raw
Corn raw is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (15 mg)
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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.