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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 of 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.

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 Calcium +431.2%
Contains more Iron +527.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Selenium +215.9%
Contains more Magnesium +167%
Contains more Potassium +124.9%
Contains more Zinc +39.6%
Contains more Copper +193.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 379
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 220% 1782% 72% 169% 39% 1% 66% 112% 0% 142%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 284% 191% 163% 87% 5% 92% 327% 200% 45%
Contains more Calcium +431.2%
Contains more Iron +527.5%
Contains less Sodium -92.1%
Contains more Selenium +215.9%
Contains more Magnesium +167%
Contains more Potassium +124.9%
Contains more Zinc +39.6%
Contains more Copper +193.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 379

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +793%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +969.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2299%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +15%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.7%
Contains more Folate +402.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 74% 0% 8% 610% 627% 651% 65% 44% 33% 0% 4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 69% 59% 28% 55% 65% 162% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +793%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +969.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2299%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +15%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +48.7%
Contains more Folate +402.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +168.3%
Contains more Carbs +24.4%
Contains more Protein +106.6%
Contains more Water +61.2%
Equal in Other - 3.36
12% 4% 73% 7% 3%
Protein: 12.2 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 73.4 g
Water: 6.7 g
Other: 3.3 g
25% 59% 11% 3%
Protein: 25.21 g
Fats: 1.64 g
Carbs: 58.99 g
Water: 10.8 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Fats +168.3%
Contains more Carbs +24.4%
Contains more Protein +106.6%
Contains more Water +61.2%
Equal in Other - 3.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1318.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -85.2%
21% 33% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.769 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.206 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.697 g
9% 7% 84%
Saturated Fat: 0.114 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1318.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +58.5%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Baby food Black gram
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baby food Black gram Opinion
Net carbs 65.9g 40.69g Baby food
Protein 12.2g 25.21g Black gram
Fats 4.4g 1.64g Baby food
Carbs 73.4g 58.99g Baby food
Calories 379kcal 341kcal Baby food
Sugar 0.87g Black gram
Fiber 7.5g 18.3g Black gram
Calcium 733mg 138mg Baby food
Iron 47.5mg 7.57mg Baby food
Magnesium 100mg 267mg Black gram
Phosphorus 392mg 379mg Baby food
Potassium 437mg 983mg Black gram
Sodium 3mg 38mg Baby food
Zinc 2.4mg 3.35mg Black gram
Copper 0.334mg 0.981mg Black gram
Manganese 1.527mg Black gram
Selenium 25.9µg 8.2µg Baby food
Vitamin A 20IU 23IU Black gram
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 3.68mg Baby food
Vitamin C 2.3mg 0mg Baby food
Vitamin B1 2.438mg 0.273mg Baby food
Vitamin B2 2.717mg 0.254mg Baby food
Vitamin B3 34.714mg 1.447mg Baby food
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 0.906mg Baby food
Vitamin B6 0.189mg 0.281mg Black gram
Folate 43µg 216µg Black gram
Vitamin K 1.5µg Baby food
Tryptophan 0.158mg 0.263mg Black gram
Threonine 0.4mg 0.875mg Black gram
Isoleucine 0.477mg 1.287mg Black gram
Leucine 1.041mg 2.089mg Black gram
Lysine 0.404mg 1.674mg Black gram
Methionine 0.24mg 0.367mg Black gram
Phenylalanine 0.672mg 1.473mg Black gram
Valine 0.653mg 1.416mg Black gram
Histidine 0.286mg 0.706mg Black gram
Saturated Fat 0.769g 0.114g Black gram
Monounsaturated Fat 1.206g 0.085g Baby food
Polyunsaturated fat 1.697g 1.071g Baby food

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Baby food Black gram
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
176%
Baby food
36%
Black gram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
260%
Baby food
143%
Black gram

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.655g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baby food
Baby food contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Baby food
Baby food is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baby food
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.

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. Baby food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170964/nutrients
  2. Black gram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174259/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.