Black gram vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are black gram and ginger different?
- Black gram has more iron, copper, fiber, manganese, magnesium, folate, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2 than ginger.
- Daily need coverage for iron for black gram is 87% higher.
- Black gram contains 20 times more folate than ginger. While black gram contains 216µg of folate, ginger contains only 11µg.
- Ginger has a lower glycemic index (10) than black gram (43).
Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw and Ginger root, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +520.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +762.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +136.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1161.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +334.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +885.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1014.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +566.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1071.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -65.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +992% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +647.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +346.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1863.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
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:
1.82 g
Fats:
0.75 g
Carbs:
17.77 g
Water:
78.89 g
Other:
0.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1285.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +118.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +232% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +336.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +630.5% |
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
0.203 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.154 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +595.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +81.2% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 7.57mg | 0.6mg | 87% |
| Copper | 0.981mg | 0.226mg | 84% |
| Fiber | 18.3g | 2g | 65% |
| Manganese | 1.527mg | 0.229mg | 56% |
| Magnesium | 267mg | 43mg | 53% |
| Folate | 216µg | 11µg | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 379mg | 34mg | 49% |
| Protein | 25.21g | 1.82g | 47% |
| Zinc | 3.35mg | 0.34mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.273mg | 0.025mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.254mg | 0.034mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 983mg | 415mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.906mg | 0.203mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 58.99g | 17.77g | 14% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 0.7µg | 14% |
| Calories | 341kcal | 80kcal | 13% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 16mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.281mg | 0.16mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 0.154g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5mg | 6% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.447mg | 0.75mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 38mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.64g | 0.75g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 40.69g | 15.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.7g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.114g | 0.203g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.085g | 0.154g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.875mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.089mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.674mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.367mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.473mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.416mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.706mg | 0.03mg | 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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ginger contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.