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Cereal vs. Chickpea flour (besan) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Cereal and Chickpea flour (besan)

  • Cereal is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin C, yet Chickpea flour (besan) is higher in Copper, and Fiber.
  • Cereal covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 484% more than Chickpea flour (besan).

Food varieties used in this article are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Chickpea flour (besan).

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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 Iron +600.8%
Contains more Zinc +170.5%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Magnesium +773.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +313%
Contains more Potassium +705.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Copper +565.7%
Contains more Manganese +102.5%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1278% 14% 33% 10% 104% 208% 46% 104% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 183% 119% 137% 75% 9% 77% 304% 209% 46%
Contains more Iron +600.8%
Contains more Zinc +170.5%
Contains more Calcium +350%
Contains more Magnesium +773.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +313%
Contains more Potassium +705.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Copper +565.7%
Contains more Manganese +102.5%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%

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.
Cereal
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Contains more Vitamin A +6709.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3550.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1581%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 168% 2% 0% 129% 1572% 894% 556% 14% 1382% 0% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 17% 0% 0% 122% 25% 34% 37% 114% 328% 0% 23%
Contains more Vitamin A +6709.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3550.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1581%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1116.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +937.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +168.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +50.2%
Contains more Protein +269.5%
Contains more Fats +519.4%
Contains more Water +172%
Contains more Other +26.5%
6% 87% 4% 2%
Protein: 6.06 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 86.85 g
Water: 3.78 g
Other: 2.23 g
22% 7% 58% 10% 3%
Protein: 22.39 g
Fats: 6.69 g
Carbs: 57.82 g
Water: 10.28 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more Carbs +50.2%
Contains more Protein +269.5%
Contains more Fats +519.4%
Contains more Water +172%
Contains more Other +26.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +637.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +742.7%
32% 25% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g
13% 29% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.693 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.983 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -62.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +637.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +742.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Cereal Chickpea flour (besan)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cereal Chickpea flour (besan) Opinion
Net carbs 85.45g 47.02g Cereal
Protein 6.06g 22.39g Chickpea flour (besan)
Fats 1.08g 6.69g Chickpea flour (besan)
Carbs 86.85g 57.82g Cereal
Calories 378kcal 387kcal Chickpea flour (besan)
Fructose 0.26g Cereal
Sugar 10.35g 10.85g Cereal
Fiber 1.4g 10.8g Chickpea flour (besan)
Calcium 10mg 45mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Iron 34.06mg 4.86mg Cereal
Magnesium 19mg 166mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Phosphorus 77mg 318mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Potassium 105mg 846mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Sodium 795mg 64mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Zinc 7.6mg 2.81mg Cereal
Copper 0.137mg 0.912mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Manganese 0.79mg 1.6mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Selenium 6.3µg 8.3µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin A 2792IU 41IU Cereal
Vitamin A RAE 814µg 2µg Cereal
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.83mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin C 38.5mg 0mg Cereal
Vitamin B1 6.288mg 0.486mg Cereal
Vitamin B2 3.87mg 0.106mg Cereal
Vitamin B3 29.62mg 1.762mg Cereal
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 0.606mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B6 5.986mg 0.492mg Cereal
Folate 437µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin K 0µg 9.1µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Tryptophan 0.066mg Cereal
Threonine 0.241mg Cereal
Isoleucine 0.26mg Cereal
Leucine 0.767mg Cereal
Lysine 0.113mg Cereal
Methionine 0.13mg Cereal
Phenylalanine 0.365mg Cereal
Valine 0.344mg Cereal
Histidine 0.162mg Cereal
Saturated Fat 0.26g 0.693g Cereal
Monounsaturated Fat 0.204g 1.504g Chickpea flour (besan)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.354g 2.983g Chickpea flour (besan)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cereal Chickpea flour (besan)
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
393%
Cereal
58%
Chickpea flour (besan)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
Cereal
117%
Chickpea flour (besan)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) contains less Sodium (difference - 731mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cereal
Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.433g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Chickpea flour (besan) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174288/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.