Black gram vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between black gram and lentil
- The amount of copper, magnesium, iron, manganese, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, vitamin B2, and calcium in black gram is higher than in lentil.
- Black gram covers your daily need for copper, 81% more than lentil.
- Black gram contains 7 times more magnesium than lentil. While black gram contains 267mg of magnesium, lentil contains only 36mg.
- Lentil has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lentil is 29, while the glycemic index of black gram is 43.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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 | +641.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +626.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +166.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +127.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +290.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +163.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +110.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +209.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +192.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.7% |
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 | +61.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +247.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +36.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +42% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +57.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +19.3% |
| 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:
9.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.13 g
Water:
69.64 g
Other:
0.83 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +179.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +331.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +193% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +304.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +544.8% |
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
0.053 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.175 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +32.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +512% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -53.5% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.981mg | 0.251mg | 81% |
| Magnesium | 267mg | 36mg | 55% |
| Iron | 7.57mg | 3.33mg | 53% |
| Manganese | 1.527mg | 0.494mg | 45% |
| Fiber | 18.3g | 7.9g | 42% |
| Protein | 25.21g | 9.02g | 32% |
| Phosphorus | 379mg | 180mg | 28% |
| Zinc | 3.35mg | 1.27mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 983mg | 369mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.254mg | 0.073mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 58.99g | 20.13g | 13% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 19mg | 12% |
| Calories | 341kcal | 116kcal | 11% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 2.8µg | 10% |
| Folate | 216µg | 181µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.273mg | 0.169mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.281mg | 0.178mg | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 0.175g | 6% |
| Choline | 32.7mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.906mg | 0.638mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.5mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.447mg | 1.06mg | 2% |
| Fats | 1.64g | 0.38g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.7µg | 1% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.11mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 40.69g | 12.23g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.8g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.114g | 0.053g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.085g | 0.064g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.081mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.875mg | 0.323mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 0.39mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.089mg | 0.654mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.674mg | 0.63mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.367mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.473mg | 0.445mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.416mg | 0.448mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.706mg | 0.254mg | 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%
25%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
46%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Lentil is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.061g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
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.