Mung bean vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between mung beans and wheat ?
- Mung beans are richer in folate, copper, iron, potassium, vitamin B5, and vitamin B1, yet wheat is richer in selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
- Wheat 's daily need coverage for selenium is 148% higher.
- Mung beans have 15 times more folate than wheat . Mung beans have 625µg of folate, while wheat has 43µg.
- Mung beans have a lower glycemic index than wheat .
We used Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Wheat, durum types in this comparison.
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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 | +31.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +288.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +189.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +91.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +70.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +191% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +990.2% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +48.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +92.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1353.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +199.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +74.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +114.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +113.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +154.7% |
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 8.2µg | 89.4µg | 148% |
| Folate | 625µg | 43µg | 146% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 3.012mg | 86% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 65% | |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.553mg | 43% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 3.52mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 6.738mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 431mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0.935mg | 20% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 13.68g | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 508mg | 20% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.419mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 4.16mg | 13% |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 144mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 34mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.121mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 0.978g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 3% | |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 71.13g | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.419mg | 3% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 2.47g | 2% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 339kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 71.13g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 0.454g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 0.344g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.533mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 0.594mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.322mg | 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
79%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
168%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung bean is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.106g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)
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.