Black gram vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between black gram and chocolate
- Chocolate has less fiber, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B5.
- Chocolate covers your daily saturated fat needs 92% more than black gram.
- Chocolate contains 11 times less vitamin B1 than black gram. Black gram contains 0.273mg of vitamin B1, while chocolate contains 0.025mg.
- Black gram has less saturated fat.
- The glycemic index of black gram is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 | +82.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +146.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +75.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +66.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +84% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +173.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -36.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +992% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +408% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +99.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +205.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +569% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
4.88 g
Fats:
31.28 g
Carbs:
61.17 g
Water:
0.97 g
Other:
1.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +416.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1013.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +97.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1807.3% |
~equal in
Carbs
~61.17g
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
18.519 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.092 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11123.5% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~1.092g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.114g | 18.519g | 84% |
| Folate | 216µg | 54% | |
| Fats | 1.64g | 31.28g | 46% |
| Fiber | 18.3g | 7g | 45% |
| Protein | 25.21g | 4.88g | 41% |
| Magnesium | 267mg | 146mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 379mg | 206mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.085g | 9.54g | 24% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.273mg | 0.025mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.281mg | 0.042mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.254mg | 0.05mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.906mg | 0.297mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 983mg | 559mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 3.35mg | 2.01mg | 12% |
| Caffeine | 43mg | 11% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg | 10% |
| Calories | 341kcal | 546kcal | 10% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 3µg | 9% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 56mg | 8% |
| Vitamin K | 8.1µg | 7% | |
| Iron | 7.57mg | 8.02mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.447mg | 0.725mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.981mg | 1.028mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 1.527mg | 1.419mg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 0.54mg | 4% | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 24mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 58.99g | 61.17g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 40.69g | 54.17g | N/A |
| Sugar | 47.9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.112g | N/A |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 1.092g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.875mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.089mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.674mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.367mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.416mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.706mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.947g | N/A |
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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black gram is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.405g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black gram is relatively richer in vitamins