Black gram vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are black gram and nutmeg different?
- Black gram is richer in iron, folate, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B2, selenium, and zinc, while nutmeg is higher in manganese.
- Nutmeg covers your daily need for saturated fat, 129% more than black gram.
- Black gram contains 5 times more selenium than nutmeg. Black gram contains 8.2µg of selenium, while nutmeg contains 1.6µg.
- Black gram is lower in saturated fat.
- Black gram has a higher glycemic index (43) than nutmeg (0).
Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw and Spices, nutmeg, ground types were used in this article.
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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 | +45.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +180.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +149% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +412.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +33.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +89.9% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +345.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +11.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +75.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +184.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +26.7% |
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:
5.84 g
Fats:
36.31 g
Carbs:
49.29 g
Water:
6.23 g
Other:
2.33 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +331.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +73.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2114% |
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
25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.35 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -99.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +206% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3688.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.114g | 25.94g | 117% |
| Manganese | 1.527mg | 2.9mg | 60% |
| Iron | 7.57mg | 3.04mg | 57% |
| Fats | 1.64g | 36.31g | 53% |
| Protein | 25.21g | 5.84g | 39% |
| Folate | 216µg | 76µg | 35% |
| Phosphorus | 379mg | 213mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 267mg | 183mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 983mg | 350mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.906mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.254mg | 0.057mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 1.6µg | 12% |
| Zinc | 3.35mg | 2.15mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 18.3g | 20.8g | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.281mg | 0.16mg | 9% |
| Calories | 341kcal | 525kcal | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.085g | 3.22g | 8% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.273mg | 0.346mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 0.35g | 5% |
| Copper | 0.981mg | 1.027mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 184mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 58.99g | 49.29g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3mg | 3% |
| Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 38mg | 16mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.447mg | 1.299mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 40.69g | 28.49g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.99g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 5µg | 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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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
121%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Nutmeg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.826g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram is cheaper (difference - $4.5)
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.