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Black gram vs. Broad bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Black gram and Broad bean

  • Black gram has more Phosphorus, Fiber, Folate, Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, and Manganese, however, Broad bean is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Broad bean covers your daily need of Vitamin C 21% more than Black gram.
  • Black gram has 7 times more Vitamin B5 than Broad bean. While Black gram has 0.433mg of Vitamin B5, Broad bean has only 0.066mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, 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 Calcium +194.4%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +103.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.7%
Contains more Potassium +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
Contains more Zinc +76.6%
Contains more Copper +131.7%
Contains more Manganese +57.9%
Contains more Selenium +150%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 66% 45% 67% 21% 1% 23% 47% 54% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains more Calcium +194.4%
Contains more Iron +16.7%
Contains more Magnesium +103.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +113.7%
Contains more Potassium +19.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.9%
Contains more Zinc +76.6%
Contains more Copper +131.7%
Contains more Manganese +57.9%
Contains more Selenium +150%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +556.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +771%
Contains more Vitamin C +1880%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%
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% 38% 18% 29% 26% 14% 71% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +25%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +556.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Folate +62.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +771%
Contains more Vitamin C +1880%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +57.1%
Contains more Carbs +81.6%
Contains more Other +17.8%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.5
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.54 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 18.34 g
Water: 72.51 g
Other: 1.06 g
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +57.1%
Contains more Carbs +81.6%
Contains more Other +17.8%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Equal in Fats - 0.5

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.5%
9% 7% 84%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.359 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black gram Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 11.94g 6.5g Black gram
Protein 7.54g 4.8g Black gram
Fats 0.55g 0.5g Black gram
Carbs 18.34g 10.1g Black gram
Calories 105kcal 62kcal Black gram
Sugar 2.01g Broad bean
Fiber 6.4g 3.6g Black gram
Calcium 53mg 18mg Black gram
Iron 1.75mg 1.5mg Black gram
Magnesium 63mg 31mg Black gram
Phosphorus 156mg 73mg Black gram
Potassium 231mg 193mg Black gram
Sodium 7mg 41mg Black gram
Zinc 0.83mg 0.47mg Black gram
Copper 0.139mg 0.06mg Black gram
Manganese 0.412mg 0.261mg Black gram
Selenium 2.5µg 1µg Black gram
Vitamin A 31IU 270IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 14µg Broad bean
Vitamin E 0.15mg Black gram
Vitamin C 1mg 19.8mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.128mg Black gram
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.09mg Broad bean
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 1.2mg Black gram
Vitamin B5 0.433mg 0.066mg Black gram
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.029mg Black gram
Folate 94µg 58µg Black gram
Vitamin K 2.7µg Black gram
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0.048mg Black gram
Threonine 0.262mg 0.178mg Black gram
Isoleucine 0.385mg 0.215mg Black gram
Leucine 0.625mg 0.37mg Black gram
Lysine 0.5mg 0.313mg Black gram
Methionine 0.11mg 0.037mg Black gram
Phenylalanine 0.44mg 0.195mg Black gram
Valine 0.423mg 0.235mg Black gram
Histidine 0.211mg 0.115mg Black gram
Saturated Fat 0.038g 0.142g Black gram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g 0.02g Black gram
Polyunsaturated fat 0.359g 0.303g Black gram

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Black gram Broad bean
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
17%
Black gram
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Black gram
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Broad bean
Broad bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean
Broad bean is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.104g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black gram
Black gram is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Black gram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172427/nutrients
  2. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.