Oatmeal vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between oatmeal and mung beans
- The amount of folate, copper, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, manganese, and zinc in mung beans is higher than in oatmeal.
- Mung beans cover your daily need for folate, 145% more than oatmeal.
- Mung beans have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mung beans is 31, while the glycemic index of oatmeal is 79.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +626.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +65% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1942.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +13.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1325.8% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +332.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +376.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.4% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +85.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +64% |
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 AVitamin A | +2066.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.4% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +628.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +138.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +502.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +31.7% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2150% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1320.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +1983% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more FatsFats | +18.3% |
Contains more WaterWater | +828.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +906.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +436.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +482.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -35.1% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +142.9% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.384g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Saturated fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Rich in vitamins | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | DV% diff. | ||
Folate | 44µg | 625µg | 145% |
Copper | 0.066mg | 0.941mg | 97% |
Fiber | 1.7g | 16.3g | 58% |
Protein | 2.37g | 23.86g | 43% |
Phosphorus | 77mg | 367mg | 41% |
Magnesium | 26mg | 189mg | 39% |
Potassium | 61mg | 1246mg | 35% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 1.91mg | 32% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.621mg | 30% |
Manganese | 0.558mg | 1.035mg | 21% |
Zinc | 0.62mg | 2.68mg | 19% |
Choline | 4.7mg | 97.9mg | 17% |
Carbs | 11.67g | 62.62g | 17% |
Vitamin A | 130µg | 6µg | 14% |
Calories | 68kcal | 347kcal | 14% |
Iron | 5.96mg | 6.74mg | 10% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.382mg | 7% |
Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 9µg | 7% |
Selenium | 5µg | 8.2µg | 6% |
Calcium | 80mg | 132mg | 5% |
Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 2.251mg | 5% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.8mg | 5% |
Starch | 10.37g | 4% | |
Vitamin E | 0.07mg | 0.51mg | 3% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.391g | 0.161g | 1% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.233mg | 1% |
Sodium | 49mg | 15mg | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.226g | 0.348g | 1% |
Fats | 1.36g | 1.15g | 0% |
Net carbs | 9.97g | 46.32g | N/A |
Sugar | 0.46g | 6.6g | N/A |
Trans fat | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 0.384g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.26mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 1.008mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.2mg | 1.847mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.135mg | 1.664mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 1.443mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.151mg | 1.237mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.695mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
Low Calories diet | ||
Low Fats diet | ||
Low Carbs diet | ||
Low Glycemic Index diet |
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
26%
79%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
126%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oatmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.14g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.122g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
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)