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Mung bean vs. Oatmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Mung bean and Oatmeal

  • The amount of Folate, Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Zinc in Mung bean is higher than in Oatmeal.
  • Mung bean covers your daily need of Folate 145% more than Oatmeal.
  • Mung bean contains 20 times more Potassium than Oatmeal. While Mung bean contains 1246mg of Potassium, Oatmeal contains only 61mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved).

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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
10
:
0
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains more Calcium +65%
Contains more Iron +13.1%
Contains more Magnesium +626.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +376.6%
Contains more Potassium +1942.6%
Contains less Sodium -69.4%
Contains more Zinc +332.3%
Contains more Copper +1325.8%
Contains more Manganese +85.5%
Contains more Selenium +64%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Oatmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Contains more Calcium +65%
Contains more Iron +13.1%
Contains more Magnesium +626.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +376.6%
Contains more Potassium +1942.6%
Contains less Sodium -69.4%
Contains more Zinc +332.3%
Contains more Copper +1325.8%
Contains more Manganese +85.5%
Contains more Selenium +64%

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
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains more Vitamin E +628.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +502.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.7%
Contains more Folate +1320.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2150%
Contains more Vitamin A +279.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.215
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%
Oatmeal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +628.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +502.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.7%
Contains more Folate +1320.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +2150%
Contains more Vitamin A +279.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.215

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
3
:
2
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains more Protein +906.8%
Contains more Carbs +436.6%
Contains more Other +482.5%
Contains more Fats +18.3%
Contains more Water +828.5%
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
Oatmeal
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more Protein +906.8%
Contains more Carbs +436.6%
Contains more Other +482.5%
Contains more Fats +18.3%
Contains more Water +828.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
0
:
3
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.9%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Oatmeal
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -35.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +142.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Oatmeal Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 9.97g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 2.37g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 1.36g Oatmeal
Carbs 62.62g 11.67g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 68kcal Mung bean
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 6.6g 0.46g Oatmeal
Fiber 16.3g 1.7g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 80mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 5.96mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 26mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 77mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 61mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 49mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 0.62mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.066mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.558mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 5µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 433IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 130µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.07mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.26mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.215mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 3.025mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.317mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.29mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 44µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 0.4µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.04mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.083mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.105mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.2mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.135mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.04mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.13mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.151mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.057mg Mung bean
Trans Fat 0g 0.003g Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.226g Oatmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.391g Oatmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.426g Oatmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Oatmeal
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
27%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.122g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
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 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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.