Black gram vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between black gram and eggs
- Black gram has more iron, fiber, manganese, magnesium, folate, and phosphorus; however, eggs have more copper, vitamin B12, and selenium.
- Eggs' daily need coverage for cholesterol is 124% more.
- Black gram has a higher glycemic index than eggs.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.
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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 | +2570% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +176% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +680.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +536.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +219% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +120.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +5773.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +103.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +275.6% |
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 | +313.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2160.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +132.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +390.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +14800% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +102% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +54.3% |
| 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:
12.58 g
Fats:
10.61 g
Carbs:
1.12 g
Water:
74.62 g
Other:
1.07 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +5167% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +214% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +547% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +590.9% |
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
3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.414 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4696.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +32% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 373mg | 124% |
| Copper | 0.981mg | 2mg | 113% |
| Iron | 7.57mg | 1.19mg | 80% |
| Fiber | 18.3g | 0g | 73% |
| Manganese | 1.527mg | 0.026mg | 65% |
| Magnesium | 267mg | 10mg | 61% |
| Choline | 293.8mg | 53% | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.11µg | 46% |
| Folate | 216µg | 44µg | 43% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 30.8µg | 41% |
| Phosphorus | 379mg | 172mg | 30% |
| Protein | 25.21g | 12.58g | 25% |
| Potassium | 983mg | 126mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 3.35mg | 1.05mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.254mg | 0.513mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 58.99g | 1.12g | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.273mg | 0.066mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 149µg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 0.114g | 3.267g | 14% |
| Fats | 1.64g | 10.61g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.281mg | 0.121mg | 12% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 2.2µg | 11% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 87IU | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.906mg | 1.398mg | 10% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.085g | 4.077g | 10% |
| Calories | 341kcal | 155kcal | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.447mg | 0.064mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 50mg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 1.03mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 38mg | 124mg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 1.414g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 40.69g | 1.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.12g | N/A | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.875mg | 0.604mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.089mg | 1.075mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.674mg | 0.904mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.367mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.473mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.416mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.706mg | 0.298mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.038g | 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%
53%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
103%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Egg is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black gram is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.153g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals