Mung bean vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between mung beans and wheat gluten
- Mung beans have more folate, copper, fiber, vitamin B1, magnesium, vitamin B5, potassium, vitamin B6, and iron; however, wheat gluten is richer in selenium.
- Mung beans' daily need coverage for folate is 156% more.
- Wheat gluten has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64, while the glycemic index of mung beans is 31.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Vital wheat gluten.
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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 | +656% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1146% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +417% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +215.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -48.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +384.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
23.86 g
Fats:
1.15 g
Carbs:
62.62 g
Water:
9.05 g
Other:
3.32 g
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +354.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +232% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +215% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +60.9% |
~equal in
Water
~8.2g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.348 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.384 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +110.9% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.156g
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 625µg | 0µg | 156% |
| Protein | 23.86g | 75.16g | 103% |
| Copper | 0.941mg | 0.182mg | 84% |
| Fiber | 16.3g | 0.6g | 63% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 39.7µg | 57% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0mg | 52% |
| Manganese | 1.035mg | 45% | |
| Magnesium | 189mg | 25mg | 39% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 0mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 1246mg | 100mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0mg | 29% |
| Iron | 6.74mg | 5.2mg | 19% |
| Choline | 97.9mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.68mg | 0.85mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 62.62g | 13.79g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 260mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K | 9µg | 0µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.51mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 0.81g | 3% |
| Calories | 347kcal | 370kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 132mg | 142mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.15g | 1.85g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 46.32g | 13.19g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.6g | 0g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.348g | 0.272g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.161g | 0.156g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.782mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.847mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.664mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.286mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.237mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.695mg | 0% |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
68%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)