Black gram vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between black gram and barley?
- Black gram is higher in copper, iron, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, and potassium, yet barley is higher in selenium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, and manganese.
- Black gram's daily need coverage for copper is 54% more.
- Black gram has 11 times more folate than barley. While black gram has 216µg of folate, barley has only 19µg.
- The glycemic index of barley is lower.
We used Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw and Barley, hulled 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +100.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +318.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +117.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +110.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +97% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +20.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +43.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -68.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +27.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +359.8% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +221.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1036.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +136.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +218.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +13.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.21 g
Fats:
1.64 g
Carbs:
58.99 g
Water:
10.8 g
Other:
3.36 g
Protein:
12.48 g
Fats:
2.3 g
Carbs:
73.48 g
Water:
9.44 g
Other:
2.3 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +102% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +46.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +40.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +24.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.114 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.071 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.108 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +247.1% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.108g
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.981mg | 0.498mg | 54% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 37.7µg | 54% |
| Iron | 7.57mg | 3.6mg | 50% |
| Folate | 216µg | 19µg | 49% |
| Magnesium | 267mg | 133mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.273mg | 0.646mg | 31% |
| Protein | 25.21g | 12.48g | 25% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.447mg | 4.604mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 1.527mg | 1.943mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 983mg | 452mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 379mg | 264mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.906mg | 0.282mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 58.99g | 73.48g | 5% |
| Zinc | 3.35mg | 2.77mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 18.3g | 17.3g | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.281mg | 0.318mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.114g | 0.482g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.254mg | 0.285mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.085g | 0.295g | 1% |
| Calories | 341kcal | 354kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 12mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.64g | 2.3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 40.69g | 56.18g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 1.108g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.208mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.875mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 0.456mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.089mg | 0.848mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.674mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.367mg | 0.24mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.473mg | 0.7mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.416mg | 0.612mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.706mg | 0.281mg | 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
34%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.368g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.5)