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Lentil vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lentil and Black gram

  • Lentil has more Folate, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, however, Black gram has more Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Lentil is 22% higher.
  • Black gram has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Lentil. Lentil has 0.178mg of Vitamin B6, while Black gram has 0.058mg.

Food types used in this article are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Mungo 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 Iron +90.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +59.7%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +53%
Contains more Copper +80.6%
Contains more Manganese +19.9%
Contains more Selenium +12%
Contains more Calcium +178.9%
Contains more Magnesium +75%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 66% 45% 67% 21% 1% 23% 47% 54% 14%
Contains more Iron +90.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +15.4%
Contains more Potassium +59.7%
Contains less Sodium -71.4%
Contains more Zinc +53%
Contains more Copper +80.6%
Contains more Manganese +19.9%
Contains more Selenium +12%
Contains more Calcium +178.9%
Contains more Magnesium +75%

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.
Lentil
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Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.9%
Contains more Folate +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +58.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.075
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 3% 0% 5% 43% 17% 20% 39% 42% 136% 0% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +206.9%
Contains more Folate +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +41.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +58.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.075

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19.6%
Contains more Fats +44.7%
Contains more Other +27.7%
Equal in Carbs - 18.34
Equal in Water - 72.51
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.54 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 18.34 g
Water: 72.51 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Protein +19.6%
Contains more Fats +44.7%
Contains more Other +27.7%
Equal in Carbs - 18.34
Equal in Water - 72.51

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.1%
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
9% 7% 84%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.359 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +105.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Black gram Opinion
Net carbs 12.23g 11.94g Lentil
Protein 9.02g 7.54g Lentil
Fats 0.38g 0.55g Black gram
Carbs 20.13g 18.34g Lentil
Calories 116kcal 105kcal Lentil
Sugar 1.8g 2.01g Lentil
Fiber 7.9g 6.4g Lentil
Calcium 19mg 53mg Black gram
Iron 3.33mg 1.75mg Lentil
Magnesium 36mg 63mg Black gram
Phosphorus 180mg 156mg Lentil
Potassium 369mg 231mg Lentil
Sodium 2mg 7mg Lentil
Zinc 1.27mg 0.83mg Lentil
Copper 0.251mg 0.139mg Lentil
Manganese 0.494mg 0.412mg Lentil
Selenium 2.8µg 2.5µg Lentil
Vitamin A 8IU 31IU Black gram
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Black gram
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0.15mg Black gram
Vitamin C 1.5mg 1mg Lentil
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.15mg Lentil
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.075mg Black gram
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 1.5mg Black gram
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 0.433mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.058mg Lentil
Folate 181µg 94µg Lentil
Vitamin K 1.7µg 2.7µg Black gram
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.078mg Lentil
Threonine 0.323mg 0.262mg Lentil
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.385mg Lentil
Leucine 0.654mg 0.625mg Lentil
Lysine 0.63mg 0.5mg Lentil
Methionine 0.077mg 0.11mg Black gram
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 0.44mg Lentil
Valine 0.448mg 0.423mg Lentil
Histidine 0.254mg 0.211mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.053g 0.038g Black gram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 0.029g Lentil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.359g Black gram

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil Black gram
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
26%
Lentil
17%
Black gram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
35%
Black gram

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lentil
Lentil is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/nutrients
  2. Black gram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172427/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.