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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 191% 41% 87% 284% 327% 91% 162% 5% 199% 45%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 122% 133% 117% 364% 443% 32% 68% 2.6% 1663% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +56.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +181.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +139.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +67.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +221%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.2%
Contains more IronIron +28.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -47.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.4% 0% 0% 68% 59% 27% 54% 65% 0% 0% 162% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 33% 21% 0% 27% 42% 21% 84% 67% 0% 409% 13% 6.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +152.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +26.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1170.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2278.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.291mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 59% 11% 3%
Protein: 25.21 g
Fats: 1.64 g
Carbs: 58.99 g
Water: 10.8 g
Other: 3.36 g
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 ProteinProtein +142.6%
Contains more FatsFats +98.8%
Contains more WaterWater +15.4%
Contains more OtherOther +195.8%
~equal in Carbs ~63.95g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 7% 84%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.114 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.071 g
44% 24% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.392 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.998 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +769.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.998g

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
Calories 341kcal 251kcal Black gram
Protein 25.21g 10.39g Black gram
Fats 1.64g 3.26g Black pepper
Net carbs 40.69g 38.65g Black gram
Carbs 58.99g 63.95g Black pepper
Magnesium 267mg 171mg Black gram
Calcium 138mg 443mg Black pepper
Potassium 983mg 1329mg Black pepper
Iron 7.57mg 9.71mg Black pepper
Sugar 0.64g Black gram
Fiber 18.3g 25.3g Black pepper
Copper 0.981mg 1.33mg Black pepper
Zinc 3.35mg 1.19mg Black gram
Phosphorus 379mg 158mg Black gram
Sodium 38mg 20mg Black pepper
Vitamin A 23IU 547IU Black pepper
Vitamin A 1µg 27µg Black pepper
Vitamin E 1.04mg Black pepper
Manganese 1.527mg 12.753mg Black pepper
Selenium 8.2µg 4.9µg Black gram
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
Vitamin K 163.7µg Black pepper
Folate 216µg 17µg Black gram
Choline 11.3mg Black pepper
Saturated Fat 0.114g 1.392g Black gram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.085g 0.739g Black pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.998g Black gram
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
Fructose 0.23g Black pepper
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 Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Black gram
56%
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.