Wheat gluten vs. Mung beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Wheat gluten and Mung beans
- Wheat gluten has more Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium, while Mung beans has more Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
- Wheat gluten covers your daily need of Selenium 68% more than Mung beans.
- Wheat gluten contains 5 times more Calcium than Mung beans. While Wheat gluten contains 142mg of Calcium, Mung beans contain only 27mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vital wheat gluten 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 | +425.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +271.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +162.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1488% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +92% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +166% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
7.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
19.15 g
Water:
72.66 g
Other:
0.79 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +970.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +386.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +26.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +38.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +786.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.128 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +188.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +532.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -57.4% |
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 | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 370kcal | 105kcal |
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| Protein | 75.16g | 7.02g |
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| Fats | 1.85g | 0.38g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Net carbs | 13.19g | 11.55g |
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| Carbs | 13.79g | 19.15g |
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| Magnesium | 25mg | 48mg |
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| Calcium | 142mg | 27mg |
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| Potassium | 100mg | 266mg |
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| Iron | 5.2mg | 1.4mg |
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| Sugar | 0g | 2g |
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| Fiber | 0.6g | 7.6g |
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| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.156mg |
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| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.84mg |
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| Phosphorus | 260mg | 99mg |
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| Sodium | 29mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 24IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.15mg |
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| Manganese | 0.298mg |
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| Selenium | 39.7µg | 2.5µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.164mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.061mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.577mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.41mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.067mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 2.7µg |
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| Folate | 0µg | 159µg |
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| Choline | 29.4mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.272g | 0.116g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.156g | 0.054g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.128g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.076mg |
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| Threonine | 0.23mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.297mg |
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| Leucine | 0.544mg |
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| Lysine | 0.49mg |
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| Methionine | 0.084mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.425mg |
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| Valine | 0.364mg |
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| Histidine | 0.205mg |
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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
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20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mung beans is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.156g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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 ($)