Mung bean vs. Bran raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Mung bean and Bran raw
- Mung bean has more Folate, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Choline, while Bran raw has more Manganese, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1.
- Bran raw covers your daily need of Manganese 200% more than Mung bean.
- Mung bean contains 12 times more Folate than Bran raw. While Mung bean contains 625µg of Folate, Bran raw contains only 52µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Oat bran, 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +127.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +120.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +24.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +133.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +24.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +16% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -73.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +444% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +451.2% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +141% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +27.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +131.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +181.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1101.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +204% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +98% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +88.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +37.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +38.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +511.3% |
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Carbs
~66.22g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -73.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1375.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +620.3% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 347kcal | 246kcal |
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| Protein | 23.86g | 17.3g |
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| Fats | 1.15g | 7.03g |
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| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 46.32g | 50.82g |
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| Carbs | 62.62g | 66.22g |
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| Magnesium | 189mg | 235mg |
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| Calcium | 132mg | 58mg |
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| Potassium | 1246mg | 566mg |
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| Iron | 6.74mg | 5.41mg |
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| Sugar | 6.6g | 1.45g |
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| Fiber | 16.3g | 15.4g |
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| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.403mg |
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| Zinc | 2.68mg | 3.11mg |
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| Phosphorus | 367mg | 734mg |
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| Sodium | 15mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 114IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 1.01mg |
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| Manganese | 1.035mg | 5.63mg |
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| Selenium | 8.2µg | 45.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 1.17mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 0.934mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 1.494mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.165mg |
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| Vitamin K | 9µg | 3.2µg |
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| Folate | 625µg | 52µg |
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| Choline | 97.9mg | 32.2mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.348g | 1.328g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.161g | 2.376g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 2.766g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.335mg |
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| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.502mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.668mg |
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| Leucine | 1.847mg | 1.374mg |
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| Lysine | 1.664mg | 0.76mg |
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| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.335mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0.908mg |
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| Valine | 1.237mg | 0.964mg |
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| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.41mg |
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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%
44%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
195%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.