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Black gram vs. Drumstick tree — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between black gram and drumstick tree

  • Black gram has more copper, iron, fiber, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, folate, zinc, and vitamin B1, while drumstick tree has more vitamin C.
  • Drumstick tree covers your daily need for vitamin C, 157% more than black gram.
  • Black gram contains 21 times more iron than drumstick tree. While black gram contains 7.57mg of iron, drumstick tree contains only 0.36mg.
  • Drumstick tree has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of drumstick tree is 0, while the glycemic index of black gram is 43.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw and Drumstick pods, 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 32% 9% 41% 14% 28% 12% 21% 5.5% 34% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +493.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +360%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +113.2%
Contains more IronIron +2002.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1067.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +644.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +658%
Contains less SodiumSodium -9.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +489.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1071.4%

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 470% 1.3% 0% 0% 13% 17% 12% 48% 28% 0% 0% 33% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +415.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +243.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +134.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +390.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +300%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 88.2 g
Other: 0.97 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1100.5%
Contains more FatsFats +720%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +591.6%
Contains more OtherOther +246.4%
Contains more WaterWater +716.7%

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
24% 74% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.102 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.003 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +35600%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -71.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +20%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black gram Drumstick tree DV% diff.
Vitamin C 0mg 141mg 157%
Copper 0.981mg 0.084mg 100%
Iron 7.57mg 0.36mg 90%
Fiber 18.3g 3.2g 60%
Manganese 1.527mg 0.259mg 55%
Magnesium 267mg 45mg 53%
Phosphorus 379mg 50mg 47%
Protein 25.21g 2.1g 46%
Folate 216µg 44µg 43%
Zinc 3.35mg 0.45mg 26%
Vitamin B1 0.273mg 0.053mg 18%
Carbs 58.99g 8.53g 17%
Calories 341kcal 37kcal 15%
Potassium 983mg 461mg 15%
Selenium 8.2µg 0.7µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.074mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.281mg 0.12mg 12%
Calcium 138mg 30mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.003g 7%
Vitamin B3 1.447mg 0.62mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.906mg 0.794mg 2%
Fats 1.64g 0.2g 2%
Net carbs 40.69g 5.33g N/A
Sodium 38mg 42mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 4µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.114g 0.033g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.085g 0.102g 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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Black gram Drumstick tree
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
48%
Drumstick tree
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Black gram
20%
Drumstick tree

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.081g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Drumstick tree
Drumstick tree is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black gram
Black gram is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Drumstick tree - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170483/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.