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Wheat vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Wheat and Mung bean?

  • Wheat is richer in Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, yet Mung bean is richer in Folate, Copper, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
  • Wheat 's daily need coverage for Selenium is 148% higher.
  • Wheat has 3 times more Vitamin B3 than Mung bean. Wheat has 6.738mg of Vitamin B3, while Mung bean has 2.251mg.

We used Wheat, durum and Mung beans, mature seeds, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Wheat
Wheat
5
:
5
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Phosphorus +38.4%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Zinc +55.2%
Contains more Manganese +191%
Contains more Selenium +990.2%
Contains more Calcium +288.2%
Contains more Iron +91.5%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +189.1%
Contains more Copper +70.2%
Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Contains more Phosphorus +38.4%
Contains less Sodium -86.7%
Contains more Zinc +55.2%
Contains more Manganese +191%
Contains more Selenium +990.2%
Contains more Calcium +288.2%
Contains more Iron +91.5%
Contains more Magnesium +31.3%
Contains more Potassium +189.1%
Contains more Copper +70.2%

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.
Wheat
Wheat
2
:
8
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.3%
Contains more Folate +1353.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.382
Wheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 0% 0%
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 B3 +199.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +104.3%
Contains more Folate +1353.5%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.382

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
Wheat
3
:
2
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Fats +114.8%
Contains more Carbs +13.6%
Contains more Water +20.9%
Contains more Protein +74.4%
Contains more Other +86.5%
Wheat
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 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 +114.8%
Contains more Carbs +13.6%
Contains more Water +20.9%
Contains more Protein +74.4%
Contains more Other +86.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
Wheat
2
:
1
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +113.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%
Wheat
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 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 +113.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +154.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -23.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 71.13g 46.32g Wheat
Protein 13.68g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 2.47g 1.15g Wheat
Carbs 71.13g 62.62g Wheat
Calories 339kcal 347kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Wheat
Fiber 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 34mg 132mg Mung bean
Iron 3.52mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 144mg 189mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 508mg 367mg Wheat
Potassium 431mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 2mg 15mg Wheat
Zinc 4.16mg 2.68mg Wheat
Copper 0.553mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Manganese 3.012mg 1.035mg Wheat
Selenium 89.4µg 8.2µg Wheat
Vitamin A 0IU 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.419mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 6.738mg 2.251mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.935mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.382mg Wheat
Folate 43µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.366mg 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 0.533mg 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 0.934mg 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 0.303mg 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.221mg 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 0.594mg 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.322mg 0.695mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.454g 0.348g Mung bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.344g 0.161g Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.978g 0.384g Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat 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
37%
Wheat
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Wheat
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.106g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
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)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.