Black gram vs. Fenugreek — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between black gram and fenugreek
- Black gram has more folate, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc; however, fenugreek has more iron, fiber, vitamin B6, copper, and vitamin B2.
- Fenugreek's daily need coverage for iron is 325% more.
- Black gram has 4 times more folate than fenugreek. Black gram has 216µg of folate, while fenugreek has 57µg.
- Black gram has a higher glycemic index than fenugreek.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw and Spices, fenugreek seed.
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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 | +39.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +34% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +27.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +342.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.1% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +278.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +17.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +113.5% |
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:
23 g
Fats:
6.41 g
Carbs:
58.35 g
Water:
8.84 g
Other:
3.4 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +290.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~23g
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Carbs
~58.35g
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Other
~3.4g
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
1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 7.57mg | 33.53mg | 325% |
| Folate | 216µg | 57µg | 40% |
| Fiber | 18.3g | 24.6g | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.281mg | 0.6mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 267mg | 191mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.906mg | 18% | |
| Copper | 0.981mg | 1.11mg | 14% |
| Manganese | 1.527mg | 1.228mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 379mg | 296mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.254mg | 0.366mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 3.35mg | 2.5mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 7% | |
| Fats | 1.64g | 6.41g | 7% |
| Potassium | 983mg | 770mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 0.114g | 1.46g | 6% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 176mg | 4% |
| Protein | 25.21g | 23g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.273mg | 0.322mg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 6.3µg | 3% |
| Calories | 341kcal | 323kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.447mg | 1.64mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 67mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 58.99g | 58.35g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 40.69g | 33.75g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.085g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.391mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.875mg | 0.898mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 1.241mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.089mg | 1.757mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.674mg | 1.684mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.367mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.473mg | 1.089mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.416mg | 1.102mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.706mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
228%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fenugreek is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.346g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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)
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.