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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.
Porridge
Porridge
3
:
7
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Calcium +222.2%
Contains more Iron +167.1%
Contains more Selenium +12%
Contains more Magnesium +860%
Contains more Phosphorus +560%
Contains more Potassium +1562.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +546.2%
Contains more Copper +290%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Porridge
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 27% 141% 4% 7% 2% 1% 4% 14% 0% 16%
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 +222.2%
Contains more Iron +167.1%
Contains more Selenium +12%
Contains more Magnesium +860%
Contains more Phosphorus +560%
Contains more Potassium +1562.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +546.2%
Contains more Copper +290%
Contains more Manganese +∞%

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.
Porridge
Porridge
0
:
10
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +477.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +415.4%
Contains more Folate +1225%
Contains more Vitamin K +2600%
Porridge
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 14% 6% 10% 5% 3% 9% 0% 1%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +144%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +11%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +477.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +415.4%
Contains more Folate +1225%
Contains more Vitamin K +2600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Porridge
Porridge
1
:
4
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Water +20.6%
Contains more Protein +387.5%
Contains more Fats +81%
Contains more Carbs +82%
Contains more Other +259.1%
Porridge
11% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 10.52 g
Water: 87.61 g
Other: 0.22 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 Water +20.6%
Contains more Protein +387.5%
Contains more Fats +81%
Contains more Carbs +82%
Contains more Other +259.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Porridge
Porridge
1
:
2
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +12.3%
Porridge
19% 16% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.033 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.114 g
Mung beans
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.128 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +92.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Porridge Mung beans
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Porridge Mung beans Opinion
Net carbs 10.02g 11.55g Mung beans
Protein 1.44g 7.02g Mung beans
Fats 0.21g 0.38g Mung beans
Carbs 10.52g 19.15g Mung beans
Calories 50kcal 105kcal Mung beans
Sugar 0.03g 2g Porridge
Fiber 0.5g 7.6g Mung beans
Calcium 87mg 27mg Porridge
Iron 3.74mg 1.4mg Porridge
Magnesium 5mg 48mg Mung beans
Phosphorus 15mg 99mg Mung beans
Potassium 16mg 266mg Mung beans
Sodium 6mg 2mg Mung beans
Zinc 0.13mg 0.84mg Mung beans
Copper 0.04mg 0.156mg Mung beans
Manganese 0mg 0.298mg Mung beans
Selenium 2.8µg 2.5µg Porridge
Vitamin A 0IU 24IU Mung beans
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Mung beans
Vitamin E 0.02mg 0.15mg Mung beans
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Mung beans
Vitamin B1 0.055mg 0.164mg Mung beans
Vitamin B2 0.025mg 0.061mg Mung beans
Vitamin B3 0.52mg 0.577mg Mung beans
Vitamin B5 0.071mg 0.41mg Mung beans
Vitamin B6 0.013mg 0.067mg Mung beans
Folate 12µg 159µg Mung beans
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.7µg Mung beans
Tryptophan 0.02mg 0.076mg Mung beans
Threonine 0.045mg 0.23mg Mung beans
Isoleucine 0.063mg 0.297mg Mung beans
Leucine 0.11mg 0.544mg Mung beans
Lysine 0.037mg 0.49mg Mung beans
Methionine 0.027mg 0.084mg Mung beans
Phenylalanine 0.078mg 0.425mg Mung beans
Valine 0.07mg 0.364mg Mung beans
Histidine 0.033mg 0.205mg Mung beans
Saturated Fat 0.033g 0.116g Porridge
Monounsaturated Fat 0.028g 0.054g Mung beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.114g 0.128g Mung beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Porridge 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
4%
Porridge
20%
Mung beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Porridge
29%
Mung beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.97g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Porridge
Porridge is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung beans
Mung beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung beans
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?
?
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.

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. Porridge - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171657/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.