Mung bean vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between mung beans and pasta
- Pasta contains less folate, copper, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, manganese, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and vitamin B6 than mung beans.
- Daily need coverage for folate for mung beans is 140% higher.
- Pasta has 52 times less potassium than mung beans. Mung beans have 1246mg of potassium, while pasta has 24mg.
- Pasta has a higher glycemic index than mung beans.
Food types used in this article are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked.
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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 | +950% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +2100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +5091.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +491.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +911.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +378.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +482.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +362.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +197.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +126.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +943.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1023.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +876.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +363.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +151.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +971% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +657.6% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +29.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +11.7% |
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 | 64µg | 140% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.093mg | 94% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 1.14mg | 70% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 65% | |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 63mg | 43% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 18mg | 41% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 5.15g | 37% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 24mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0.183mg | 35% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 0.224mg | 35% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.209mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.034mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 0.56mg | 19% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 18% | |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 15% | |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 24.93g | 13% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 6mg | 13% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 131kcal | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 0.992mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 0.15g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 1.05g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 15mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 0.124g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 0.429g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.198g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung bean is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung bean is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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