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Black gram vs. Brussels sprouts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between black gram and Brussels sprouts

  • Black gram has more copper, iron, magnesium, fiber, manganese, phosphorus, folate, zinc, and potassium, while Brussels sprouts have more vitamin C.
  • Black gram's daily need coverage for copper is 101% higher.
  • Brussels sprouts contain 12 times less magnesium than black gram. Black gram contains 267mg of magnesium, while Brussels sprouts contain 23mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw and Brussels sprouts, 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.
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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1060.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +228.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +152.7%
Contains more IronIron +440.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1301.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +697.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +449.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +353.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +412.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.2%

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% 0.33% 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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +96.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +182.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +94.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +193.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +28.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +254.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3700%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +645.9%
Contains more FatsFats +446.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +559.1%
Contains more OtherOther +145.3%
Contains more WaterWater +696.3%

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +269.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14185.7%

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 Brussels sprouts
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black gram Brussels sprouts DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 153g 1013%
Vitamin K 177µg 148%
Copper 0.981mg 0.07mg 101%
Vitamin C 0mg 85mg 94%
Iron 7.57mg 1.4mg 77%
Magnesium 267mg 23mg 58%
Fiber 18.3g 3.8g 58%
Manganese 1.527mg 0.337mg 52%
Phosphorus 379mg 69mg 44%
Protein 25.21g 3.38g 44%
Folate 216µg 61µg 39%
Zinc 3.35mg 0.42mg 27%
Carbs 58.99g 8.95g 17%
Potassium 983mg 389mg 17%
Calories 341kcal 43kcal 15%
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.09mg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.906mg 0.309mg 12%
Selenium 8.2µg 1.6µg 12%
Vitamin B1 0.273mg 0.139mg 11%
Calcium 138mg 42mg 10%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.281mg 0.219mg 5%
Vitamin A 1µg 38µg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.447mg 0.745mg 4%
Choline 19.1mg 3%
Fats 1.64g 0.3g 2%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Sodium 38mg 25mg 1%
Net carbs 40.69g 5.15g N/A
Sugar 2.2g N/A
Saturated fat 0.114g 0.062g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.085g 0.023g 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.037mg 0%
Threonine 0.875mg 0.12mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 2.089mg 0.152mg 0%
Lysine 1.674mg 0.154mg 0%
Methionine 0.367mg 0.032mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.473mg 0.098mg 0%
Valine 1.416mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.706mg 0.076mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Black gram Brussels sprouts
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Black gram
24%
Brussels sprouts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.