Oatmeal vs. Mung Bean

Nutrition comparison of Oatmeal and Mung Bean


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of oatmeal versus mung bean (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in oatmeal and mung bean:

  • Both mung bean and oatmeal are high in calcium, calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
  • Mung bean has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Oatmeal has 5.6 times less sugar than mung bean.
Detailed nutritional comparison of oatmeal and mung bean is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Both mung bean and oatmeal are high in calories. Mung bean is very similar to mung bean for calories - mung bean has 347 calories per 100 grams and oatmeal has 367 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, oatmeal is lighter in protein, heavier in fat and similar to mung bean for carbs. Oatmeal has a macronutrient ratio of 17:69:15 and for mung bean, 27:70:3 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Oatmeal Mung Bean
Protein 17% 27%
Carbohydrates 69% 70%
Fat 15% 3%
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carbohydrates

Both mung bean and oatmeal are high in carbohydrates. Mung bean is very similar to mung bean for carbohydrates - mung bean has 62.6g of total carbs per 100 grams and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Both mung bean and oatmeal are high in dietary fiber. Mung bean has 66% more dietary fiber than oatmeal - mung bean has 16.3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and oatmeal has 9.8g of dietary fiber.

sugar

Oatmeal has 5.6 times less sugar than mung bean - mung bean has 6.6g of sugar per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1g of sugar.

Protein

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Both mung bean and oatmeal are high in protein. Mung bean has 49% more protein than oatmeal - mung bean has 23.9g of protein per 100 grams and oatmeal has 16g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Mung bean and oatmeal contain similar amounts of saturated fat - mung bean has 0.35g of saturated fat per 100 grams and oatmeal has 1.1g of saturated fat.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Mung bean has more Vitamin C than oatmeal - mung bean has 4.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Mung bean has more Vitamin A than oatmeal - mung bean has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Mung bean and oatmeal contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - mung bean has 0.51mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and oatmeal has 0.47mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Mung bean has more Vitamin K than oatmeal - mung bean has 9ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and oatmeal does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Mung bean has more niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both oatmeal and mung bean contain significant amounts of thiamin and riboflavin.

Oatmeal Mung Bean
Thiamin 0.73 MG 0.621 MG
Riboflavin 0.14 MG 0.233 MG
Niacin 0.78 MG 2.251 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 1.91 MG
Vitamin B6 0.12 MG 0.382 MG
Folate 32 UG 625 UG

Minerals

calcium

Both mung bean and oatmeal are high in calcium. Mung bean has 154% more calcium than oatmeal - mung bean has 132mg of calcium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.

iron

Both mung bean and oatmeal are high in iron. Mung bean has 60% more iron than oatmeal - mung bean has 6.7mg of iron per 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.

potassium

Both mung bean and oatmeal are high in potassium. Mung bean has 256% more potassium than oatmeal - mung bean has 1246mg of potassium per 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.




Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Oatmeal or Mung Bean .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Oatmeal (Cereals, QUAKER, Instant Oatmeal Organic, Regular) and Mung Bean (Mung beans, mature seeds, raw) .

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FAQ

Does mung bean or oatmeal contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both mung bean and oatmeal are high in calories. Mung bean is quite similar to mung bean for calories - mung bean has 347 calories in 100g and oatmeal has 367 calories.

Does mung bean or oatmeal have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both mung bean and oatmeal are high in carbohydrates. mung bean is very similar to mung bean for carbohydrates - mung bean has 62.6g of carbs for 100g and oatmeal has 67g of carbohydrates.

Does mung bean or oatmeal contain more calcium?
Both mung bean and oatmeal are high in calcium. Mung bean has 150% more calcium than oatmeal - mung bean has 132mg of calcium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 52mg of calcium.

Does mung bean or oatmeal contain more iron?
Both mung bean and oatmeal are high in iron. Mung bean has 60% more iron than oatmeal - mung bean has 6.7mg of iron in 100 grams and oatmeal has 4.2mg of iron.

Does mung bean or oatmeal contain more potassium?
Both mung bean and oatmeal are high in potassium. Mung bean has 260% more potassium than oatmeal - mung bean has 1246mg of potassium in 100 grams and oatmeal has 350mg of potassium.