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Black gram vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Black gram and Mung bean

  • Black gram has more Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Fiber, and Zinc, while Mung bean has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Mung bean covers your daily need of Folate 102% more than Black gram.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw and Mung beans, mature seeds, 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.
Contains more Iron +12.3%
Contains more Magnesium +41.3%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Manganese +47.5%
Contains more Potassium +26.8%
Contains less Sodium -60.5%
Equal in Calcium - 132
Equal in Phosphorus - 367
Equal in Copper - 0.941
Equal in Selenium - 8.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 284% 191% 163% 87% 5% 92% 327% 200% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Contains more Iron +12.3%
Contains more Magnesium +41.3%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Manganese +47.5%
Contains more Potassium +26.8%
Contains less Sodium -60.5%
Equal in Calcium - 132
Equal in Phosphorus - 367
Equal in Copper - 0.941
Equal in Selenium - 8.2

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +395.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.9%
Contains more Folate +189.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 11% 0% 16% 156% 54% 43% 115% 89% 469% 0% 23%
Contains more Vitamin A +395.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.9%
Contains more Folate +189.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.233

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +42.6%
Contains more Water +19.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.86
Equal in Carbs - 62.62
Equal in Other - 3.32
25% 59% 11% 3%
Protein: 25.21 g
Fats: 1.64 g
Carbs: 58.99 g
Water: 10.8 g
Other: 3.36 g
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Contains more Fats +42.6%
Contains more Water +19.3%
Equal in Protein - 23.86
Equal in Carbs - 62.62
Equal in Other - 3.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.4%
9% 7% 84%
Saturated Fat: 0.114 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black gram Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 40.69g 46.32g Mung bean
Protein 25.21g 23.86g Black gram
Fats 1.64g 1.15g Black gram
Carbs 58.99g 62.62g Mung bean
Calories 341kcal 347kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Black gram
Fiber 18.3g 16.3g Black gram
Calcium 138mg 132mg Black gram
Iron 7.57mg 6.74mg Black gram
Magnesium 267mg 189mg Black gram
Phosphorus 379mg 367mg Black gram
Potassium 983mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 38mg 15mg Mung bean
Zinc 3.35mg 2.68mg Black gram
Copper 0.981mg 0.941mg Black gram
Manganese 1.527mg 1.035mg Black gram
Selenium 8.2µg 8.2µg
Vitamin A 23IU 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 0mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.273mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.233mg Black gram
Vitamin B3 1.447mg 2.251mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 0.906mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.281mg 0.382mg Mung bean
Folate 216µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.26mg Black gram
Threonine 0.875mg 0.782mg Black gram
Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.008mg Black gram
Leucine 2.089mg 1.847mg Black gram
Lysine 1.674mg 1.664mg Black gram
Methionine 0.367mg 0.286mg Black gram
Phenylalanine 1.473mg 1.443mg Black gram
Valine 1.416mg 1.237mg Black gram
Histidine 0.706mg 0.695mg Black gram
Saturated Fat 0.114g 0.348g Black gram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.085g 0.161g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.384g Black gram

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Black gram Mung bean
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
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Black gram
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.234g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.5)

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. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/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.