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Black gram vs. Peruvian groundcherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Black gram and Peruvian groundcherry

  • Black gram has more Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, and Calcium, while Peruvian groundcherry has more Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3.
  • Black gram's daily need coverage for Iron is 82% higher.
  • Peruvian groundcherry contains 15 times less Calcium than Black gram. Black gram contains 138mg of Calcium, while Peruvian groundcherry contains 9mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw and Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), 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 Calcium +1433.3%
Contains more Iron +657%
Contains more Phosphorus +847.5%
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 3% 38% 0% 18% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +1433.3%
Contains more Iron +657%
Contains more Phosphorus +847.5%

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 B1 +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +535%
Contains more Vitamin A +3030.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.5%
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 44% 0% 0% 37% 28% 10% 53% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +148.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +535%
Contains more Vitamin A +3030.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +93.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1226.8%
Contains more Fats +134.3%
Contains more Carbs +426.7%
Contains more Other +320%
Contains more Water +690.7%
25% 59% 11% 3%
Protein: 25.21 g
Fats: 1.64 g
Carbs: 58.99 g
Water: 10.8 g
Other: 3.36 g
2% 11% 85%
Protein: 1.9 g
Fats: 0.7 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 85.4 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +1226.8%
Contains more Fats +134.3%
Contains more Carbs +426.7%
Contains more Other +320%
Contains more Water +690.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black gram Peruvian groundcherry Opinion
Net carbs 40.69g 11.2g Black gram
Protein 25.21g 1.9g Black gram
Fats 1.64g 0.7g Black gram
Carbs 58.99g 11.2g Black gram
Calories 341kcal 53kcal Black gram
Fiber 18.3g Black gram
Calcium 138mg 9mg Black gram
Iron 7.57mg 1mg Black gram
Magnesium 267mg Black gram
Phosphorus 379mg 40mg Black gram
Potassium 983mg Black gram
Sodium 38mg Peruvian groundcherry
Zinc 3.35mg Black gram
Copper 0.981mg Black gram
Manganese 1.527mg Black gram
Selenium 8.2µg Black gram
Vitamin A 23IU 720IU Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 36µg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin C 0mg 11mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B1 0.273mg 0.11mg Black gram
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.04mg Black gram
Vitamin B3 1.447mg 2.8mg Peruvian groundcherry
Vitamin B5 0.906mg Black gram
Vitamin B6 0.281mg Black gram
Folate 216µg Black gram
Tryptophan 0.263mg Black gram
Threonine 0.875mg Black gram
Isoleucine 1.287mg Black gram
Leucine 2.089mg Black gram
Lysine 1.674mg Black gram
Methionine 0.367mg Black gram
Phenylalanine 1.473mg Black gram
Valine 1.416mg Black gram
Histidine 0.706mg Black gram
Saturated Fat 0.114g Peruvian groundcherry
Monounsaturated Fat 0.085g Black gram
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g Black gram

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Black gram Peruvian groundcherry
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
14%
Peruvian groundcherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Black gram
6%
Peruvian groundcherry

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Peruvian groundcherry
Peruvian groundcherry is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Peruvian groundcherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173043/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.