Beetroot vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between beetroot and black gram
- The amount of copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, folate, vitamin B1, and potassium in black gram is higher than in beetroot.
- Black gram covers your daily need for copper, 101% more than beetroot.
- Black gram has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of black gram is 43, while the glycemic index of beetroot is 64.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beets, raw and Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1060.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +762.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +202.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +846.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1208% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +857.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +847.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -51.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +364.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1071.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +780.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +535% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +333.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +484.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +319.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +98.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.61 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
9.56 g
Water:
87.58 g
Other:
1.08 g
Protein:
25.21 g
Fats:
1.64 g
Carbs:
58.99 g
Water:
10.8 g
Other:
3.36 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +710.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1465.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +864.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +517.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +211.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.06 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.114 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.071 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +165.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1685% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.075mg | 0.981mg | 101% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 7.57mg | 85% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 18.3g | 62% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 267mg | 58% |
| Manganese | 0.329mg | 1.527mg | 52% |
| Phosphorus | 40mg | 379mg | 48% |
| Protein | 1.61g | 25.21g | 47% |
| Folate | 109µg | 216µg | 27% |
| Zinc | 0.35mg | 3.35mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.273mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 325mg | 983mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.067mg | 0.281mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 9.56g | 58.99g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.254mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.155mg | 0.906mg | 15% |
| Calories | 43kcal | 341kcal | 15% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 8.2µg | 14% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 138mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.06g | 1.071g | 7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.334mg | 1.447mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4.9mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 78mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 1.64g | 2% |
| Choline | 6mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 6.76g | 40.69g | N/A |
| Sugar | 6.76g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.027g | 0.114g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.085g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.019mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.047mg | 0.875mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.048mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.068mg | 2.089mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.058mg | 1.674mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.018mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.046mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 1.416mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.021mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
12%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
143%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beetroot is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.087g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beetroot is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.