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Black gram vs. Black pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Black gram and Black pepper

  • Black gram has more Folate, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, while Black pepper has more Manganese, Copper, Calcium, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Black pepper covers your daily need of Manganese 488% more than Black gram.
  • Black gram contains 13 times more Folate than Black pepper. While Black gram contains 216µg of Folate, Black pepper contains only 17µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw and Spices, pepper, black.

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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.
Black gram
Black gram
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6
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Magnesium +56.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.9%
Contains more Zinc +181.5%
Contains more Selenium +67.3%
Contains more Calcium +221%
Contains more Iron +28.3%
Contains more Potassium +35.2%
Contains less Sodium -47.4%
Contains more Copper +35.6%
Contains more Manganese +735.2%
Black gram
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 284% 191% 163% 87% 5% 92% 327% 200% 45%
Black pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 133% 365% 123% 68% 118% 3% 33% 444% 1664% 27%
Contains more Magnesium +56.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +139.9%
Contains more Zinc +181.5%
Contains more Selenium +67.3%
Contains more Calcium +221%
Contains more Iron +28.3%
Contains more Potassium +35.2%
Contains less Sodium -47.4%
Contains more Copper +35.6%
Contains more Manganese +735.2%

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.
Black gram
Black gram
4
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5
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.6%
Contains more Folate +1170.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.291
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%
Black pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 33% 21% 0% 0% 27% 42% 22% 84% 68% 13% 0% 410%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +26.6%
Contains more Folate +1170.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +54.4%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.291

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black gram
Black gram
1
:
4
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains more Protein +142.6%
Contains more Fats +98.8%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Other +195.8%
Equal in Carbs - 63.95
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
Black pepper
10% 3% 64% 12% 10%
Protein: 10.39 g
Fats: 3.26 g
Carbs: 63.95 g
Water: 12.46 g
Other: 9.94 g
Contains more Protein +142.6%
Contains more Fats +98.8%
Contains more Water +15.4%
Contains more Other +195.8%
Equal in Carbs - 63.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black gram
Black gram
2
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1
Black pepper
Black pepper
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +769.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.998
Black gram
9% 7% 84%
Saturated Fat: 0.114 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Black pepper
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.998 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +769.4%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.998

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black gram Black pepper Opinion
Net carbs 40.69g 38.65g Black gram
Protein 25.21g 10.39g Black gram
Fats 1.64g 3.26g Black pepper
Carbs 58.99g 63.95g Black pepper
Calories 341kcal 251kcal Black gram
Fructose 0.23g Black pepper
Sugar 0.64g Black gram
Fiber 18.3g 25.3g Black pepper
Calcium 138mg 443mg Black pepper
Iron 7.57mg 9.71mg Black pepper
Magnesium 267mg 171mg Black gram
Phosphorus 379mg 158mg Black gram
Potassium 983mg 1329mg Black pepper
Sodium 38mg 20mg Black pepper
Zinc 3.35mg 1.19mg Black gram
Copper 0.981mg 1.33mg Black pepper
Manganese 1.527mg 12.753mg Black pepper
Selenium 8.2µg 4.9µg Black gram
Vitamin A 23IU 547IU Black pepper
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 27µg Black pepper
Vitamin E 1.04mg Black pepper
Vitamin B1 0.273mg 0.108mg Black gram
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.18mg Black gram
Vitamin B3 1.447mg 1.143mg Black gram
Vitamin B5 0.906mg 1.399mg Black pepper
Vitamin B6 0.281mg 0.291mg Black pepper
Folate 216µg 17µg Black gram
Vitamin K 163.7µg Black pepper
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.058mg Black gram
Threonine 0.875mg 0.244mg Black gram
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.366mg Black gram
Leucine 2.089mg 1.014mg Black gram
Lysine 1.674mg 0.244mg Black gram
Methionine 0.367mg 0.096mg Black gram
Phenylalanine 1.473mg 0.446mg Black gram
Valine 1.416mg 0.547mg Black gram
Histidine 0.706mg 0.159mg Black gram
Saturated Fat 0.114g 1.392g Black gram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.085g 0.739g Black pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.998g Black gram
Omega-3 - ALA 0.152g Black pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Black gram Black pepper
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
36%
Black gram
60%
Black pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Black gram
297%
Black pepper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Black pepper
Black pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black pepper
Black pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.64g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.278g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram
Black gram 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 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.

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. Black gram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174259/nutrients
  2. Black pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170931/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.