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Bran raw vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Bran raw and Mung bean

  • Bran raw has more Manganese, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B1, while Mung bean has more Folate, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Choline.
  • Bran raw covers your daily need of Manganese 200% more than Mung bean.
  • Bran raw contains 6 times more Selenium than Mung bean. While Bran raw contains 45.2µg of Selenium, Mung bean contains only 8.2µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Oat bran, raw and Mung beans, mature seeds, raw.

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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 168% 17% 50% 203% 134% 85% 315% 0.52% 734% 247%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +24.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +16%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +444%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +451.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +127.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.1%
Contains more IronIron +24.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +133.5%

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 0% 0% 20% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 38% 0% 8% 39% 18%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +98%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +131.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +181.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1101.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +204%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.233mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 g
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +511.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.9%
Contains more WaterWater +38.2%
Contains more OtherOther +14.5%
~equal in Carbs ~62.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.766 g
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.384 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1375.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +620.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -73.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bran raw Mung bean
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bran raw Mung bean Opinion
Calories 246kcal 347kcal Mung bean
Protein 17.3g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 7.03g 1.15g Bran raw
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Net carbs 50.82g 46.32g Bran raw
Carbs 66.22g 62.62g Bran raw
Magnesium 235mg 189mg Bran raw
Calcium 58mg 132mg Mung bean
Potassium 566mg 1246mg Mung bean
Iron 5.41mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Sugar 1.45g 6.6g Bran raw
Fiber 15.4g 16.3g Mung bean
Copper 0.403mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Zinc 3.11mg 2.68mg Bran raw
Phosphorus 734mg 367mg Bran raw
Sodium 4mg 15mg Bran raw
Vitamin A 0IU 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 1.01mg 0.51mg Bran raw
Manganese 5.63mg 1.035mg Bran raw
Selenium 45.2µg 8.2µg Bran raw
Vitamin B1 1.17mg 0.621mg Bran raw
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 0.934mg 2.251mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.494mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.165mg 0.382mg Mung bean
Vitamin K 3.2µg 9µg Mung bean
Folate 52µg 625µg Mung bean
Choline 32.2mg 97.9mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 1.328g 0.348g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 2.376g 0.161g Bran raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.766g 0.384g Bran raw
Tryptophan 0.335mg 0.26mg Bran raw
Threonine 0.502mg 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 0.668mg 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.374mg 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 0.76mg 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.335mg 0.286mg Bran raw
Phenylalanine 0.908mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 0.964mg 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.41mg 0.695mg Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran raw Mung bean
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
44%
Bran raw
79%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
195%
Bran raw
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bran raw
Bran raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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.

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. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/nutrients
  2. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/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.