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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.
Bran raw
Bran raw
6
:
4
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Magnesium +24.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +16%
Contains more Manganese +444%
Contains more Selenium +451.2%
Contains more Calcium +127.6%
Contains more Iron +24.6%
Contains more Potassium +120.1%
Contains more Copper +133.5%
Bran raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 203% 168% 315% 50% 1% 85% 135% 735% 247%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Contains more Magnesium +24.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +100%
Contains less Sodium -73.3%
Contains more Zinc +16%
Contains more Manganese +444%
Contains more Selenium +451.2%
Contains more Calcium +127.6%
Contains more Iron +24.6%
Contains more Potassium +120.1%
Contains more Copper +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.
Bran raw
Bran raw
2
:
8
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Vitamin E +98%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.5%
Contains more Folate +1101.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +181.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233
Bran raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 21% 0% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 39% 39% 0% 8%
Mung bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 11% 0% 16% 156% 54% 43% 115% 89% 469% 0% 23%
Contains more Vitamin E +98%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +88.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +141%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +131.5%
Contains more Folate +1101.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +181.3%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran raw
Bran raw
2
:
3
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Fats +511.3%
Contains more Protein +37.9%
Contains more Water +38.2%
Contains more Other +14.5%
Equal in Carbs - 62.62
Bran raw
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
Mung bean
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 Fats +511.3%
Contains more Protein +37.9%
Contains more Water +38.2%
Contains more Other +14.5%
Equal in Carbs - 62.62

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Bran raw
Bran raw
2
:
1
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1375.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +620.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.8%
Bran raw
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.766 g
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1375.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +620.3%
Contains less Saturated 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
Net carbs 50.82g 46.32g Bran raw
Protein 17.3g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 7.03g 1.15g Bran raw
Carbs 66.22g 62.62g Bran raw
Calories 246kcal 347kcal Mung bean
Sugar 1.45g 6.6g Bran raw
Fiber 15.4g 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 58mg 132mg Mung bean
Iron 5.41mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 235mg 189mg Bran raw
Phosphorus 734mg 367mg Bran raw
Potassium 566mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 4mg 15mg Bran raw
Zinc 3.11mg 2.68mg Bran raw
Copper 0.403mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Manganese 5.63mg 1.035mg Bran raw
Selenium 45.2µg 8.2µg Bran raw
Vitamin A 0IU 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 1.01mg 0.51mg Bran raw
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg Mung bean
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
Folate 52µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 3.2µg 9µg Mung bean
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
Saturated Fat 1.328g 0.348g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 2.376g 0.161g Bran raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.766g 0.384g Bran raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bran raw Mung bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
46%
Bran raw
82%
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.