Porridge vs. Mung beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Porridge and Mung beans
- Porridge has more Iron, however, Mung beans has more Folate, Fiber, Manganese, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Potassium, and Vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for Folate from Mung beans is 37% higher.
- Mung beans have 3 times less Iron than Porridge. Porridge has 3.74mg of Iron, while Mung beans have 1.4mg.
Food types used in this article are Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +222.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +167.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +860% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1562.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +290% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +546.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +560% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
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 | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +198.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +144% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +477.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +415.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +2600% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1225% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.44 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
10.52 g
Water:
87.61 g
Other:
0.22 g
Protein:
7.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
19.15 g
Water:
72.66 g
Other:
0.79 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +387.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +81% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +82% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +259.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.114 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.128 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -71.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +92.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12.3% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 50kcal | 105kcal |
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| Protein | 1.44g | 7.02g |
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| Fats | 0.21g | 0.38g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Net carbs | 10.02g | 11.55g |
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| Carbs | 10.52g | 19.15g |
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| Magnesium | 5mg | 48mg |
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| Calcium | 87mg | 27mg |
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| Potassium | 16mg | 266mg |
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| Iron | 3.74mg | 1.4mg |
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| Sugar | 0.03g | 2g |
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| Fiber | 0.5g | 7.6g |
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| Copper | 0.04mg | 0.156mg |
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| Zinc | 0.13mg | 0.84mg |
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| Phosphorus | 15mg | 99mg |
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| Sodium | 6mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 24IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0.15mg |
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| Manganese | 0mg | 0.298mg |
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| Selenium | 2.8µg | 2.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.055mg | 0.164mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.52mg | 0.577mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.071mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.013mg | 0.067mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 2.7µg |
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| Folate | 12µg | 159µg |
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| Choline | 29.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.033g | 0.116g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.028g | 0.054g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.114g | 0.128g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.02mg | 0.076mg |
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| Threonine | 0.045mg | 0.23mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.063mg | 0.297mg |
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| Leucine | 0.11mg | 0.544mg |
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| Lysine | 0.037mg | 0.49mg |
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| Methionine | 0.027mg | 0.084mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.078mg | 0.425mg |
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| Valine | 0.07mg | 0.364mg |
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| Histidine | 0.033mg | 0.205mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
4%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.