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Black gram vs. Mortadella — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Black gram and Mortadella

  • Black gram has more Copper, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, and Folate, while Mortadella has more Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B12.
  • Mortadella covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 11750% more than Black gram.
  • The amount of Sodium in Black gram is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw and Mortadella, beef, pork.

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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
9
:
1
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Calcium +666.7%
Contains more Iron +440.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2327.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +290.7%
Contains more Potassium +503.1%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +59.5%
Contains more Copper +1535%
Contains more Manganese +4990%
Contains more Selenium +175.6%
Black gram
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 284% 191% 163% 87% 5% 92% 327% 200% 45%
Mortadella
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 53% 8% 42% 15% 163% 58% 20% 4% 124%
Contains more Calcium +666.7%
Contains more Iron +440.7%
Contains more Magnesium +2327.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +290.7%
Contains more Potassium +503.1%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Zinc +59.5%
Contains more Copper +1535%
Contains more Manganese +4990%
Contains more Selenium +175.6%

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.
Black gram
Black gram
5
:
6
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.2%
Contains more Folate +7100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Mortadella
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 30% 0% 30% 35308% 51% 27% 30% 3% 185% 4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +129.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116.2%
Contains more Folate +7100%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +60136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +84.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black gram
Black gram
3
:
2
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains more Protein +54%
Contains more Carbs +1834.1%
Contains more Other +16.3%
Contains more Fats +1448.2%
Contains more Water +384.3%
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
Mortadella
16% 25% 3% 52% 3%
Protein: 16.37 g
Fats: 25.39 g
Carbs: 3.05 g
Water: 52.3 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Protein +54%
Contains more Carbs +1834.1%
Contains more Other +16.3%
Contains more Fats +1448.2%
Contains more Water +384.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black gram
Black gram
1
:
2
Mortadella
Mortadella
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13288.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.3%
Black gram
9% 7% 84%
Saturated Fat: 0.114 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Mortadella
40% 47% 13%
Saturated Fat: 9.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.12 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13288.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +191.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black gram Mortadella Opinion
Net carbs 40.69g 3.05g Black gram
Protein 25.21g 16.37g Black gram
Fats 1.64g 25.39g Mortadella
Carbs 58.99g 3.05g Black gram
Calories 341kcal 311kcal Black gram
Fiber 18.3g 0g Black gram
Calcium 138mg 18mg Black gram
Iron 7.57mg 1.4mg Black gram
Magnesium 267mg 11mg Black gram
Phosphorus 379mg 97mg Black gram
Potassium 983mg 163mg Black gram
Sodium 38mg 1246mg Black gram
Zinc 3.35mg 2.1mg Black gram
Copper 0.981mg 0.06mg Black gram
Manganese 1.527mg 0.03mg Black gram
Selenium 8.2µg 22.6µg Mortadella
Vitamin A 23IU 0IU Black gram
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Black gram
Vitamin E 0.22mg Mortadella
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU Mortadella
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg Mortadella
Vitamin B1 0.273mg 0.119mg Black gram
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 153mg Mortadella
Vitamin B3 1.447mg 2.673mg Mortadella
Vitamin B5 0.906mg 0.44mg Black gram
Vitamin B6 0.281mg 0.13mg Black gram
Folate 216µg 3µg Black gram
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.48µg Mortadella
Vitamin K 1.6µg Mortadella
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.152mg Black gram
Threonine 0.875mg 0.633mg Black gram
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.708mg Black gram
Leucine 2.089mg 1.213mg Black gram
Lysine 1.674mg 1.262mg Black gram
Methionine 0.367mg 0.394mg Mortadella
Phenylalanine 1.473mg 0.598mg Black gram
Valine 1.416mg 0.735mg Black gram
Histidine 0.706mg 0.52mg Black gram
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg Black gram
Saturated Fat 0.114g 9.51g Black gram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.085g 11.38g Mortadella
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 3.12g Mortadella

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Black gram Mortadella
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
2972%
Mortadella
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Black gram
49%
Mortadella

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mortadella
Mortadella is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Mortadella
Mortadella is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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 - 1208mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.396g)
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. Mortadella - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174573/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.