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Black gram vs. Mulberry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between black gram and mulberries

  • Black gram has more copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, folate, phosphorus, zinc, potassium, and vitamin B1, while mulberries have more vitamin C.
  • Black gram covers your daily need for copper, 102% more than mulberries.
  • Black gram contains 36 times more folate than mulberries. While black gram contains 216µg of folate, mulberries contain only 6µg.
  • Mulberries have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of mulberries is 25, while the glycemic index of black gram is 43.

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

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 191% 41% 87% 284% 327% 91% 162% 5% 199% 45%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 12% 17% 69% 20% 3.3% 16% 1.3% 0% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1383.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +253.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +406.7%
Contains more IronIron +309.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1535%
Contains more ZincZinc +2691.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +897.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1266.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 0% 0% 68% 59% 27% 54% 65% 0% 0% 162% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 121% 0.33% 17% 0% 7.3% 23% 12% 0% 12% 0% 20% 4.5% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +841.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +151.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +133.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +462%
Contains more FolateFolate +3500%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 59% 11% 3%
Protein: 25.21 g
Fats: 1.64 g
Carbs: 58.99 g
Water: 10.8 g
Other: 3.36 g
10% 88%
Protein: 1.44 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 9.8 g
Water: 87.68 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1650.7%
Contains more FatsFats +320.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +501.9%
Contains more OtherOther +387%
Contains more WaterWater +711.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 7% 84%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.114 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.071 g
10% 15% 75%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.027 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.041 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.207 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +107.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +417.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.3%

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 Mulberry
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black gram Mulberry DV% diff.
Copper 0.981mg 0.06mg 102%
Iron 7.57mg 1.85mg 72%
Manganese 1.527mg 66%
Fiber 18.3g 1.7g 66%
Magnesium 267mg 18mg 59%
Folate 216µg 6µg 53%
Phosphorus 379mg 38mg 49%
Protein 25.21g 1.44g 48%
Vitamin C 0mg 36.4mg 40%
Zinc 3.35mg 0.12mg 29%
Potassium 983mg 194mg 23%
Vitamin B1 0.273mg 0.029mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.281mg 0.05mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.906mg 18%
Carbs 58.99g 9.8g 16%
Calories 341kcal 43kcal 15%
Selenium 8.2µg 0.6µg 14%
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.101mg 12%
Calcium 138mg 39mg 10%
Vitamin K 7.8µg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.207g 6%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.447mg 0.62mg 5%
Fats 1.64g 0.39g 2%
Choline 12.3mg 2%
Sodium 38mg 10mg 1%
Net carbs 40.69g 8.1g N/A
Sugar 8.1g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.114g 0.027g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.085g 0.041g 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.875mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0%
Leucine 2.089mg 0%
Lysine 1.674mg 0%
Methionine 0.367mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.473mg 0%
Valine 1.416mg 0%
Histidine 0.706mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Black gram Mulberry
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Black gram
17%
Mulberry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Black gram
16%
Mulberry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mulberry
Mulberry contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mulberry
Mulberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.087g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mulberry
Mulberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Mulberry
Mulberry is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.1g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram
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.

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. Mulberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169913/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.