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Mung bean vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mung bean and Rye

  • Mung bean has more Folate, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Magnesium, Choline, and Calcium, however, Rye is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 147% more.
  • Mung bean contains 6 times more Calcium than Rye. Mung bean contains 132mg of Calcium, while Rye contains 24mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Rye grain.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 135% 40% 110% 253% 314% 73% 157% 2% 135% 45%
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +71.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +450%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +144.3%
Contains more IronIron +156.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +149%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.5%
~equal in Zinc ~2.65mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~332mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 6.8% 10% 0% 155% 54% 42% 115% 88% 0% 23% 469% 53%
Rye
Rye
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.66% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +936.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +29.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +52.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1544.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +222%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.251mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Rye
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +130.8%
Contains more OtherOther +111.5%
Contains more FatsFats +41.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +21.1%
Contains more WaterWater +17.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.384 g
Rye
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -43.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +29.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +99.7%

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 Rye
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price 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 Rye Opinion
Calories 347kcal 338kcal Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 10.34g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 1.63g Rye
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Net carbs 46.32g 60.76g Rye
Carbs 62.62g 75.86g Rye
Magnesium 189mg 110mg Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 24mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 510mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 2.63mg Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g 0.98g Rye
Fiber 16.3g 15.1g Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.367mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 2.65mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 332mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 2mg Rye
Vitamin A 114IU 11IU Mung bean
Vitamin A 6µg 1µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.85mg Rye
Manganese 1.035mg 2.577mg Rye
Selenium 8.2µg 13.9µg Rye
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.316mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.251mg Rye
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 4.27mg Rye
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 1.456mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.294mg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 5.9µg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 38µg Mung bean
Choline 97.9mg 30.4mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.197g Rye
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.208g Rye
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.767g Rye
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.108mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.289mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.208mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.563mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.286mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.153mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.435mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.317mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.189mg Mung bean
Fructose 0.11g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Rye
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
79%
Mung bean
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rye
Rye is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.151g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.