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Mung bean vs Millet raw - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mung bean and Millet raw

  • Mung bean is higher in Folate, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Copper, Magnesium, and Vitamin B1, however Millet raw is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 135% higher.
  • Mung bean has 6 times more Potassium than Millet raw. While Mung bean has 1246mg of Potassium, Millet raw has only 195mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Millet, raw.

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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Mung bean
Mung bean
7
:
1
Millet raw
Millet raw
Contains more Calcium +1550%
Contains more Iron +123.9%
Contains more Magnesium +65.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.8%
Contains more Potassium +539%
Contains more Zinc +59.5%
Contains more Copper +25.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314%
Millet raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper 3% 113% 82% 123% 18% 1% 46% 250%
Contains more Calcium +1550%
Contains more Iron +123.9%
Contains more Magnesium +65.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.8%
Contains more Potassium +539%
Contains more Zinc +59.5%
Contains more Copper +25.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
Mung bean
Mung bean
7
:
3
Millet raw
Millet raw
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +920%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.2%
Contains more Folate +635.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.384
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%
Millet raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 106% 67% 89% 51% 89% 64% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +920%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +47.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +125.2%
Contains more Folate +635.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +109.7%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.384

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
3
:
2
Millet raw
Millet raw
Contains more Protein +116.5%
Contains more Fats +267%
Contains more Carbs +16.3%
Equal in Water - 8.67
Equal in Other - 3.24
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
Millet raw
11% 4% 73% 9% 3%
Protein: 11.02 g
Fats: 4.22 g
Carbs: 72.85 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 3.24 g
Contains more Protein +116.5%
Contains more Fats +267%
Contains more Carbs +16.3%
Equal in Water - 8.67
Equal in Other - 3.24

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
1
:
2
Millet raw
Millet raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +380.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +455.7%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Millet raw
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.134 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +380.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +455.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
Mung bean Millet raw
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in glycemic index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Millet raw Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 64.35g Millet raw
Protein 23.86g 11.02g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 4.22g Millet raw
Carbs 62.62g 72.85g Millet raw
Calories 347kcal 378kcal Millet raw
Sugar 6.6g Millet raw
Fiber 16.3g 8.5g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 8mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 3.01mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 114mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 285mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 195mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 5mg Millet raw
Zinc 2.68mg 1.68mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.75mg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 0IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.05mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.421mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.29mg Millet raw
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 4.72mg Millet raw
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.848mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.384mg Millet raw
Folate 625µg 85µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 0.9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.119mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.353mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.465mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 1.4mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.212mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.221mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.58mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.578mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.236mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.723g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.773g Millet raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 2.134g Millet raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Millet 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 show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
82%
Mung bean
39%
Millet raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Mung bean
79%
Millet raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.375g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Millet raw
Millet raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet raw
Millet raw is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/nutrients
  2. Millet raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/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.