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Black gram vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Black gram and Sesame?

  • Black gram has less Copper, Iron, Calcium, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus than Sesame.
  • Sesame's daily need coverage for Copper is 345% higher.
  • Black gram contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried types in this comparison.

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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 Potassium +110%
Contains more Calcium +606.5%
Contains more Iron +92.2%
Contains more Magnesium +31.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +66%
Contains less Sodium -71.1%
Contains more Zinc +131.3%
Contains more Copper +316.1%
Contains more Manganese +61.1%
Contains more Selenium +319.5%
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 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
Contains more Potassium +110%
Contains more Calcium +606.5%
Contains more Iron +92.2%
Contains more Magnesium +31.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +66%
Contains less Sodium -71.1%
Contains more Zinc +131.3%
Contains more Copper +316.1%
Contains more Manganese +61.1%
Contains more Selenium +319.5%

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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Sesame
Contains more Vitamin A +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1712%
Contains more Folate +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.247
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 1% 5% 0% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 183% 73% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +155.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1712%
Contains more Folate +122.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.247

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42.2%
Contains more Carbs +151.6%
Contains more Water +130.3%
Contains more Fats +2928.7%
Contains more Other +32.7%
25% 59% 11% 3%
Protein: 25.21 g
Fats: 1.64 g
Carbs: 58.99 g
Water: 10.8 g
Other: 3.36 g
18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 g
Contains more Protein +42.2%
Contains more Carbs +151.6%
Contains more Water +130.3%
Contains more Fats +2928.7%
Contains more Other +32.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21969.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1933%
9% 7% 84%
Saturated Fat: 0.114 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +21969.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1933%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black gram Sesame Opinion
Net carbs 40.69g 11.65g Black gram
Protein 25.21g 17.73g Black gram
Fats 1.64g 49.67g Sesame
Carbs 58.99g 23.45g Black gram
Calories 341kcal 573kcal Sesame
Sugar 0.3g Black gram
Fiber 18.3g 11.8g Black gram
Calcium 138mg 975mg Sesame
Iron 7.57mg 14.55mg Sesame
Magnesium 267mg 351mg Sesame
Phosphorus 379mg 629mg Sesame
Potassium 983mg 468mg Black gram
Sodium 38mg 11mg Sesame
Zinc 3.35mg 7.75mg Sesame
Copper 0.981mg 4.082mg Sesame
Manganese 1.527mg 2.46mg Sesame
Selenium 8.2µg 34.4µg Sesame
Vitamin A 23IU 9IU Black gram
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Black gram
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.273mg 0.791mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.247mg Black gram
Vitamin B3 1.447mg 4.515mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.906mg 0.05mg Black gram
Vitamin B6 0.281mg 0.79mg Sesame
Folate 216µg 97µg Black gram
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.388mg Sesame
Threonine 0.875mg 0.736mg Black gram
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.763mg Black gram
Leucine 2.089mg 1.358mg Black gram
Lysine 1.674mg 0.569mg Black gram
Methionine 0.367mg 0.586mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 1.473mg 0.94mg Black gram
Valine 1.416mg 0.99mg Black gram
Histidine 0.706mg 0.522mg Black gram
Saturated Fat 0.114g 6.957g Black gram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.085g 18.759g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 21.773g Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Black gram Sesame
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
50%
Sesame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Black gram
348%
Sesame

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.843g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram
Black gram is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.