Black gram vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between black gram and peanuts
- Black gram has more fiber, iron, magnesium, and vitamin B2; however, peanuts are richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B1, copper, manganese, and vitamin B5.
- Peanuts cover your daily vitamin B3 needs 66% more than black gram.
- Peanuts have 2 times less fiber than black gram. Black gram has 18.3g of fiber, while peanuts have 8.5g.
- Black gram contains less saturated fat.
- Black gram has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of black gram is 43, while the glycemic index of peanuts is 13.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw and Peanuts, all types, 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +58.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +50% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +39.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +65.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -52.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +26.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +88.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +134.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +733.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +11.1% |
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:
25.8 g
Fats:
49.24 g
Carbs:
16.13 g
Water:
6.5 g
Other:
2.33 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +265.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +66.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +44.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2902.4% |
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Protein
~25.8g
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
6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.558 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +28636.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1352.7% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 15.558g | 97% |
| Fats | 1.64g | 49.24g | 73% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.447mg | 12.066mg | 66% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.085g | 24.426g | 61% |
| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 56% | |
| Fiber | 18.3g | 8.5g | 39% |
| Iron | 7.57mg | 4.58mg | 37% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.273mg | 0.64mg | 31% |
| Saturated fat | 0.114g | 6.279g | 28% |
| Magnesium | 267mg | 168mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.981mg | 1.144mg | 18% |
| Manganese | 1.527mg | 1.934mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.906mg | 1.767mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 58.99g | 16.13g | 14% |
| Calories | 341kcal | 567kcal | 11% |
| Choline | 52.5mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.254mg | 0.135mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 983mg | 705mg | 8% |
| Folate | 216µg | 240µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.281mg | 0.348mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 92mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 7.2µg | 2% |
| Protein | 25.21g | 25.8g | 1% |
| Zinc | 3.35mg | 3.27mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 18mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 40.69g | 7.63g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.72g | N/A | |
| Phosphorus | 379mg | 376mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.875mg | 0.883mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.089mg | 1.672mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.674mg | 0.926mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.367mg | 0.317mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.473mg | 1.377mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.416mg | 1.082mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.706mg | 0.652mg | 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%
75%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.165g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
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)