Mung bean vs. Millet flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between mung beans and millet flour?
- Mung beans are higher in folate, fiber, copper, iron, potassium, vitamin B1, magnesium, and vitamin B5, yet millet flour is higher in selenium and vitamin B3.
- Mung beans' daily need coverage for folate is 146% more.
- Mung beans have 6 times more potassium than millet flour. While mung beans have 1246mg of potassium, millet flour has only 224mg.
- The glycemic index of mung beans is lower.
We used Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Millet flour 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +58.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +842.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +456.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +71.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +75.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +298.8% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +363.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +219.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +1025% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1388.1% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +167.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.86 g
Fats:
1.15 g
Carbs:
62.62 g
Water:
9.05 g
Other:
3.32 g
Protein:
10.75 g
Fats:
4.25 g
Carbs:
75.12 g
Water:
8.67 g
Other:
1.21 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +122% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +174.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +269.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +20% |
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Water
~8.67g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.348 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.384 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.536 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.618 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +473.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +581.8% |
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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| Folate | 625µg | 42µg | 146% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 3.5g | 51% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 32.7µg | 45% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.535mg | 45% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 3.94mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 224mg | 30% |
| Starch | 69.88g | 29% | |
| Protein | 23.86g | 10.75g | 26% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 6.02mg | 24% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 18% | |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 119mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.413mg | 17% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 2.618g | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 1.267mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 14mg | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 285mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.073mg | 12% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 0.8µg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 4.25g | 5% |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 75.12g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0.11mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 0.924g | 2% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 382kcal | 2% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 1.002mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.372mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 0.536g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 71.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | 1.66g | N/A |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 2.63mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 4mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.17mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.354mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.473mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 1.537mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.319mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0.675mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 0.584mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.257mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.549g | N/A |
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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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 Cholesterol?
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $1.5)