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Black gram vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between black gram and brunost

  • Black gram has more copper, iron, fiber, manganese, folate, and magnesium; however, brunost has more vitamin B12, vitamin B2, and vitamin B5.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for brunost is 101% higher.
  • Black gram is lower in saturated fat.
  • Black gram has a higher glycemic index than brunost.

Food types used in this article are Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw and Cheese, gjetost.

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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 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +281.4%
Contains more IronIron +1355.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1126.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +193.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3717.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +189.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +43.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.8%

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.
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 0% 111% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +78%
Contains more FolateFolate +4220%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +444.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +269.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.271mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +161.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +38.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1699.4%
Contains more WaterWater +24.4%
Contains more OtherOther +41.4%

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
68% 28% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9169.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black gram Brunost DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg 101%
Copper 0.981mg 0.08mg 100%
Iron 7.57mg 0.52mg 88%
Saturated fat 0.114g 19.16g 87%
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 1.382mg 87%
Fiber 18.3g 0g 73%
Manganese 1.527mg 0.04mg 65%
Folate 216µg 5µg 53%
Vitamin B5 0.906mg 3.351mg 49%
Magnesium 267mg 70mg 47%
Fats 1.64g 29.51g 43%
Vitamin A 1µg 334µg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Protein 25.21g 9.65g 31%
Calcium 138mg 400mg 26%
Sodium 38mg 600mg 24%
Zinc 3.35mg 1.14mg 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.085g 7.879g 19%
Potassium 983mg 1409mg 13%
Selenium 8.2µg 14.5µg 11%
Phosphorus 379mg 444mg 9%
Calories 341kcal 466kcal 6%
Carbs 58.99g 42.65g 5%
Vitamin B1 0.273mg 0.315mg 4%
Vitamin B3 1.447mg 0.813mg 4%
Vitamin B6 0.281mg 0.271mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.938g 1%
Net carbs 40.69g 42.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.875mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 2.089mg 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 1.674mg 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.367mg 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.473mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 1.416mg 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 0.706mg 0.293mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Black gram Brunost
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
84%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Black gram
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 562mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.046g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram
Black gram is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.