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Black gram vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Black gram and Lamb

  • Black gram has more Copper, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Magnesium, and Folate, however, Lamb is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Lamb covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 106% more than Black gram.
  • Black gram has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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.
Black gram
Black gram
8
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Calcium +711.8%
Contains more Iron +302.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1060.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.6%
Contains more Potassium +217.1%
Contains less Sodium -47.2%
Contains more Copper +724.4%
Contains more Manganese +6840.9%
Contains more Zinc +33.1%
Contains more Selenium +222%
Black gram
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 284% 191% 163% 87% 5% 92% 327% 200% 45%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +711.8%
Contains more Iron +302.7%
Contains more Magnesium +1060.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +101.6%
Contains more Potassium +217.1%
Contains less Sodium -47.2%
Contains more Copper +724.4%
Contains more Manganese +6840.9%
Contains more Zinc +33.1%
Contains more Selenium +222%

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.
Black gram
Black gram
6
:
5
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.2%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +360.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25
Black gram
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 69% 59% 28% 55% 65% 162% 0% 0%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +173%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +37.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.2%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +360.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.25

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black gram
Black gram
3
:
2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +309.8%
Contains more Fats +1176.8%
Contains more Water +397.4%
Equal in Protein - 24.52
Black gram
25% 59% 11% 3%
Protein: 25.21 g
Fats: 1.64 g
Carbs: 58.99 g
Water: 10.8 g
Other: 3.36 g
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +309.8%
Contains more Fats +1176.8%
Contains more Water +397.4%
Equal in Protein - 24.52

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black gram
Black gram
1
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2
Lamb
Lamb
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10276.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41%
Black gram
9% 7% 84%
Saturated Fat: 0.114 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10276.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +41%

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 Lamb
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black gram Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 40.69g 0g Black gram
Protein 25.21g 24.52g Black gram
Fats 1.64g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 58.99g 0g Black gram
Calories 341kcal 294kcal Black gram
Fiber 18.3g 0g Black gram
Calcium 138mg 17mg Black gram
Iron 7.57mg 1.88mg Black gram
Magnesium 267mg 23mg Black gram
Phosphorus 379mg 188mg Black gram
Potassium 983mg 310mg Black gram
Sodium 38mg 72mg Black gram
Zinc 3.35mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.981mg 0.119mg Black gram
Manganese 1.527mg 0.022mg Black gram
Selenium 8.2µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 23IU 0IU Black gram
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Black gram
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.273mg 0.1mg Black gram
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.25mg Black gram
Vitamin B3 1.447mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.906mg 0.66mg Black gram
Vitamin B6 0.281mg 0.13mg Black gram
Folate 216µg 18µg Black gram
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.875mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.183mg Black gram
Leucine 2.089mg 1.908mg Black gram
Lysine 1.674mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.367mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 1.473mg 0.998mg Black gram
Valine 1.416mg 1.323mg Black gram
Histidine 0.706mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Black gram
Saturated Fat 0.114g 8.83g Black gram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.085g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 1.51g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Black gram Lamb
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Black gram
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Black gram
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.716g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram
Black gram is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
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.

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.