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Pasta vs. Mung beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pasta and Mung beans

  • Pasta has more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12, however, Mung beans are higher in Folate, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper, and Phosphorus.
  • Mung beans covers your daily Folate needs 24% more than Pasta.

Food varieties used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Mung beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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.
Pasta
Pasta
0
:
10
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.1%
Contains more Potassium +1008.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +67.7%
Contains more Manganese +33%
Pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Mung beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 53% 35% 43% 24% 1% 23% 53% 39% 14%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Iron +22.8%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +57.1%
Contains more Potassium +1008.3%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +50%
Contains more Copper +67.7%
Contains more Manganese +33%

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.
Pasta
Pasta
4
:
8
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Contains more Folate +148.4%
Pasta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Mung beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 4% 41% 15% 11% 25% 16% 120% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +145.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +71.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +20%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +124%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +97.1%
Contains more Folate +148.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
2
:
3
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Fats +176.3%
Contains more Carbs +30.2%
Contains more Protein +36.3%
Contains more Other +154.8%
Equal in Water - 72.66
Pasta
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Mung beans
7% 19% 73%
Protein: 7.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 19.15 g
Water: 72.66 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Fats +176.3%
Contains more Carbs +30.2%
Contains more Protein +36.3%
Contains more Other +154.8%
Equal in Water - 72.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
2
:
1
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.7%
Pasta
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Mung beans
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.128 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +129.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -22.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Mung beans Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 11.55g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 7.02g Mung beans
Fats 1.05g 0.38g Pasta
Carbs 24.93g 19.15g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 105kcal Pasta
Sugar 2g Pasta
Fiber 7.6g Mung beans
Calcium 6mg 27mg Mung beans
Iron 1.14mg 1.4mg Mung beans
Magnesium 18mg 48mg Mung beans
Phosphorus 63mg 99mg Mung beans
Potassium 24mg 266mg Mung beans
Sodium 6mg 2mg Mung beans
Zinc 0.56mg 0.84mg Mung beans
Copper 0.093mg 0.156mg Mung beans
Manganese 0.224mg 0.298mg Mung beans
Selenium 2.5µg Mung beans
Vitamin A 20IU 24IU Mung beans
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 1µg Pasta
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mung beans
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Mung beans
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.164mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.061mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.577mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.41mg Mung beans
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.067mg Mung beans
Folate 64µg 159µg Mung beans
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin K 2.7µg Mung beans
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.076mg Mung beans
Threonine 0.134mg 0.23mg Mung beans
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.297mg Mung beans
Leucine 0.348mg 0.544mg Mung beans
Lysine 0.097mg 0.49mg Mung beans
Methionine 0.079mg 0.084mg Mung beans
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.425mg Mung beans
Valine 0.217mg 0.364mg Mung beans
Histidine 0.103mg 0.205mg Mung beans
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Mung beans
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.116g Mung beans
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.054g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.128g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Mung beans
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
16%
Pasta
20%
Mung beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
29%
Mung beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung beans
Mung beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung beans
Mung beans is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/nutrients
  2. Mung beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174257/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.