Black gram vs. Black turtle bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are black gram and black turtle bean different?
- Black gram is higher in magnesium, manganese, fiber, zinc, and selenium; however, black turtle bean is richer in folate, vitamin B1, potassium, iron, and phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for folate for black turtle bean is 57% higher.
- Black gram contains 3 times more selenium than black turtle bean. While black gram contains 8.2µg of selenium, black turtle bean contains only 3.2µg.
- Black turtle bean has a lower glycemic index (20) than black gram (43).
Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw and Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, raw are the varieties 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +66.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +156.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +15.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +52.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +229.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +35.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +105.6% |
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:
21.25 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
63.25 g
Water:
11 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +82.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~63.25g
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Water
~11g
~equal in
Other
~3.6g
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
0.232 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.078 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.387 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +176.7% |
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~0.078g
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 minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 216µg | 444µg | 57% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.273mg | 0.9mg | 52% |
| Magnesium | 267mg | 160mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 1.527mg | 1mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 983mg | 1500mg | 15% |
| Iron | 7.57mg | 8.7mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 18.3g | 15.5g | 11% |
| Zinc | 3.35mg | 2.2mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 3.2µg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 379mg | 440mg | 9% |
| Protein | 25.21g | 21.25g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.254mg | 0.193mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 0.387g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 5.6µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.447mg | 1.955mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.981mg | 1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 160mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 9mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.114g | 0.232g | 1% |
| Carbs | 58.99g | 63.25g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.64g | 0.9g | 1% |
| Calories | 341kcal | 339kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 40.69g | 47.75g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.12g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.906mg | 0.899mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.281mg | 0.286mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.085g | 0.078g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.252mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.875mg | 0.894mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 0.938mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.089mg | 1.697mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.674mg | 1.459mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.367mg | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.473mg | 1.149mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.416mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.706mg | 0.592mg | 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%
60%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
135%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black turtle bean contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.12g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.118g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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.
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.