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Basil vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Basil and Black gram?

  • Basil is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin C, yet Black gram is higher in Fiber, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Folate, Zinc, and Potassium.
  • Black gram's daily need coverage for Fiber is 67% more.

We used Basil, fresh and Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw types 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.
Basil
Basil
2
:
8
Black gram
Black gram
Contains more Calcium +28.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Iron +138.8%
Contains more Magnesium +317.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +576.8%
Contains more Potassium +233.2%
Contains more Zinc +313.6%
Contains more Copper +154.8%
Contains more Manganese +33%
Contains more Selenium +2633.3%
Basil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 119% 46% 24% 27% 1% 23% 129% 150% 2%
Black gram
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 284% 191% 163% 87% 5% 92% 327% 200% 45%
Contains more Calcium +28.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.5%
Contains more Iron +138.8%
Contains more Magnesium +317.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +576.8%
Contains more Potassium +233.2%
Contains more Zinc +313.6%
Contains more Copper +154.8%
Contains more Manganese +33%
Contains more Selenium +2633.3%

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.
Basil
Basil
4
:
6
Black gram
Black gram
Contains more Vitamin A +22834.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +702.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +234.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +333.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.3%
Contains more Folate +217.6%
Basil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 317% 16% 0% 60% 9% 18% 17% 13% 36% 51% 0% 1037%
Black gram
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 A +22834.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +702.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +234.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +333.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +81.3%
Contains more Folate +217.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
Basil
1
:
4
Black gram
Black gram
Contains more Water +752.4%
Contains more Protein +700.3%
Contains more Fats +156.3%
Contains more Carbs +2126%
Contains more Other +124%
Basil
3% 3% 92%
Protein: 3.15 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 2.65 g
Water: 92.06 g
Other: 1.5 g
Black gram
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 Water +752.4%
Contains more Protein +700.3%
Contains more Fats +156.3%
Contains more Carbs +2126%
Contains more Other +124%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Basil
Basil
2
:
1
Black gram
Black gram
Contains less Saturated Fat -64%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.085
Basil
8% 17% 75%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.389 g
Black gram
9% 7% 84%
Saturated Fat: 0.114 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +175.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 0.085

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Basil Black gram Opinion
Net carbs 1.05g 40.69g Black gram
Protein 3.15g 25.21g Black gram
Fats 0.64g 1.64g Black gram
Carbs 2.65g 58.99g Black gram
Calories 23kcal 341kcal Black gram
Fructose 0.02g Basil
Sugar 0.3g Black gram
Fiber 1.6g 18.3g Black gram
Calcium 177mg 138mg Basil
Iron 3.17mg 7.57mg Black gram
Magnesium 64mg 267mg Black gram
Phosphorus 56mg 379mg Black gram
Potassium 295mg 983mg Black gram
Sodium 4mg 38mg Basil
Zinc 0.81mg 3.35mg Black gram
Copper 0.385mg 0.981mg Black gram
Manganese 1.148mg 1.527mg Black gram
Selenium 0.3µg 8.2µg Black gram
Vitamin A 5275IU 23IU Basil
Vitamin A RAE 264µg 1µg Basil
Vitamin E 0.8mg Basil
Vitamin C 18mg 0mg Basil
Vitamin B1 0.034mg 0.273mg Black gram
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.254mg Black gram
Vitamin B3 0.902mg 1.447mg Black gram
Vitamin B5 0.209mg 0.906mg Black gram
Vitamin B6 0.155mg 0.281mg Black gram
Folate 68µg 216µg Black gram
Vitamin K 414.8µg Basil
Tryptophan 0.039mg 0.263mg Black gram
Threonine 0.104mg 0.875mg Black gram
Isoleucine 0.104mg 1.287mg Black gram
Leucine 0.191mg 2.089mg Black gram
Lysine 0.11mg 1.674mg Black gram
Methionine 0.036mg 0.367mg Black gram
Phenylalanine 0.13mg 1.473mg Black gram
Valine 0.127mg 1.416mg Black gram
Histidine 0.051mg 0.706mg Black gram
Saturated Fat 0.041g 0.114g Basil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.085g Basil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.389g 1.071g Black gram

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Basil 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
131%
Basil
36%
Black gram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Basil
143%
Black gram

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram
Black gram is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Basil
Basil contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Basil
Basil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.073g)
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. Basil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172232/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.