Baby food vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are baby food and black gram different?
- Baby food is richer in iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, vitamin B1, calcium, and selenium, while black gram is higher in copper, folate, fiber, and magnesium.
- Baby food covers your daily need for iron, 499% more than black gram.
- Baby food contains 24 times more vitamin B3 than black gram. Baby food contains 34.714mg of vitamin B3, while black gram contains 1.447mg.
- Baby food has a higher glycemic index (56) than black gram (43).
Babyfood, cereal, mixed, dry fortified and Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw types were used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +431.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +527.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +215.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +167% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +124.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +193.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +39.6% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +793% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +969.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2299% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +402.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.2 g
Fats:
4.4 g
Carbs:
73.4 g
Water:
6.7 g
Other:
3.3 g
Protein:
25.21 g
Fats:
1.64 g
Carbs:
58.99 g
Water:
10.8 g
Other:
3.36 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +168.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +106.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +61.2% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.769 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.697 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.114 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.071 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1318.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +58.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.2% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 47.5mg | 7.57mg | 499% |
| Vitamin B3 | 34.714mg | 1.447mg | 208% |
| Vitamin B2 | 2.717mg | 0.254mg | 189% |
| Vitamin B1 | 2.438mg | 0.273mg | 180% |
| Copper | 0.334mg | 0.981mg | 72% |
| Manganese | 1.527mg | 66% | |
| Calcium | 733mg | 138mg | 60% |
| Fiber | 7.5g | 18.3g | 43% |
| Folate | 43µg | 216µg | 43% |
| Magnesium | 100mg | 267mg | 40% |
| Selenium | 25.9µg | 8.2µg | 32% |
| Protein | 12.2g | 25.21g | 26% |
| Vitamin E | 3.68mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 437mg | 983mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.4mg | 3.35mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.189mg | 0.281mg | 7% |
| Carbs | 73.4g | 58.99g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.697g | 1.071g | 4% |
| Fats | 4.4g | 1.64g | 4% |
| Choline | 23.2mg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.769g | 0.114g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 0mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.206g | 0.085g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.074mg | 0.906mg | 3% |
| Calories | 379kcal | 341kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 392mg | 379mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.5µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 65.9g | 40.69g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.158mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.4mg | 0.875mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.477mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.041mg | 2.089mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.404mg | 1.674mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.672mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.653mg | 1.416mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.286mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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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
164%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
143%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.655g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.