Flour vs. Mung beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between flour and mung beans
- Flour has more selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, manganese, and folate; however, mung beans are richer in fiber and magnesium.
- Flour's daily need coverage for selenium is 57% more.
- Flour contains 10 times more vitamin B3 than mung beans. Flour contains 5.904mg of vitamin B3, while mung beans contain 0.577mg.
- Flour has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of flour is 72, while the glycemic index of mung beans is 42.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached 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 IronIron | +231.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +128.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1256% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +118.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +80% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +148.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +378.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +709.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +923.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +15.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +150% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +52.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +800% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +182.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.33 g
Fats:
0.98 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
11.92 g
Other:
0.46 g
Protein:
7.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
19.15 g
Water:
72.66 g
Other:
0.79 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +157.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +298.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +509.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +71.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.413 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 | +61.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +222.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.2% |
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 Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 33.9µg | 2.5µg | 57% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.785mg | 0.164mg | 52% |
| Iron | 4.64mg | 1.4mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 5.904mg | 0.577mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.494mg | 0.061mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 7.6g | 20% |
| Carbs | 76.31g | 19.15g | 19% |
| Manganese | 0.682mg | 0.298mg | 17% |
| Calories | 364kcal | 105kcal | 13% |
| Protein | 10.33g | 7.02g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 22mg | 48mg | 6% |
| Folate | 183µg | 159µg | 6% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 266mg | 5% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 29.4mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.413g | 0.128g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 2.7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044mg | 0.067mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0.15mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 27mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.98g | 0.38g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.438mg | 0.41mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 108mg | 99mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.7mg | 0.84mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.144mg | 0.156mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 73.61g | 11.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | 2g | N/A |
| Sodium | 2mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.155g | 0.116g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.087g | 0.054g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.127mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.281mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.357mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.71mg | 0.544mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.228mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.183mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.52mg | 0.425mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.415mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.23mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
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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
46%
20%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mung beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.039g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Flour is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.73g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (2 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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