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Black gram vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Black gram and Pasta?

  • Black gram is richer than Pasta in Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Folate, Potassium, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B5.
  • Black gram's daily need coverage for Copper is 99% more.
  • Black gram has 41 times more Potassium than Pasta. While Black gram has 983mg of Potassium, Pasta has only 24mg.

We used Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types 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 Calcium +2200%
Contains more Iron +564%
Contains more Magnesium +1383.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +501.6%
Contains more Potassium +3995.8%
Contains more Zinc +498.2%
Contains more Copper +954.8%
Contains more Manganese +581.7%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%
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 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Contains more Calcium +2200%
Contains more Iron +564%
Contains more Magnesium +1383.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +501.6%
Contains more Potassium +3995.8%
Contains more Zinc +498.2%
Contains more Copper +954.8%
Contains more Manganese +581.7%
Contains less Sodium -84.2%

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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Pasta
Contains more Vitamin A +15%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +395.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +726.5%
Contains more Folate +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +15%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +30.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +69.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +45.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +395.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +726.5%
Contains more Folate +237.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +389.5%
Contains more Fats +56.2%
Contains more Carbs +136.6%
Contains more Other +983.9%
Contains more Water +534.8%
25% 59% 11% 3%
Protein: 25.21 g
Fats: 1.64 g
Carbs: 58.99 g
Water: 10.8 g
Other: 3.36 g
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Protein +389.5%
Contains more Fats +56.2%
Contains more Carbs +136.6%
Contains more Other +983.9%
Contains more Water +534.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -24%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +149.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.9%
9% 7% 84%
Saturated Fat: 0.114 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -24%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +149.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +45.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black gram Pasta Opinion
Net carbs 40.69g 24.93g Black gram
Protein 25.21g 5.15g Black gram
Fats 1.64g 1.05g Black gram
Carbs 58.99g 24.93g Black gram
Calories 341kcal 131kcal Black gram
Fiber 18.3g Black gram
Calcium 138mg 6mg Black gram
Iron 7.57mg 1.14mg Black gram
Magnesium 267mg 18mg Black gram
Phosphorus 379mg 63mg Black gram
Potassium 983mg 24mg Black gram
Sodium 38mg 6mg Pasta
Zinc 3.35mg 0.56mg Black gram
Copper 0.981mg 0.093mg Black gram
Manganese 1.527mg 0.224mg Black gram
Selenium 8.2µg Black gram
Vitamin A 23IU 20IU Black gram
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 6µg Pasta
Vitamin B1 0.273mg 0.209mg Black gram
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.15mg Black gram
Vitamin B3 1.447mg 0.992mg Black gram
Vitamin B5 0.906mg 0.183mg Black gram
Vitamin B6 0.281mg 0.034mg Black gram
Folate 216µg 64µg Black gram
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.14µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.065mg Black gram
Threonine 0.875mg 0.134mg Black gram
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.197mg Black gram
Leucine 2.089mg 0.348mg Black gram
Lysine 1.674mg 0.097mg Black gram
Methionine 0.367mg 0.079mg Black gram
Phenylalanine 1.473mg 0.247mg Black gram
Valine 1.416mg 0.217mg Black gram
Histidine 0.706mg 0.103mg Black gram
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg Black gram
Saturated Fat 0.114g 0.15g Black gram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.085g 0.124g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.429g Black gram

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Black gram Pasta
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
16%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Black gram
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram
Black gram is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black gram
Black gram is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.