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Black gram vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between black gram and paprika

  • Black gram has more folate and copper, while paprika has more vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin B3, potassium, and vitamin B5.
  • Paprika's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 985% higher.
  • Paprika contains 4 times less folate than black gram. Black gram contains 216µg of folate, while paprika contains 49µg.
  • Paprika has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of paprika is 0, while the glycemic index of black gram is 43.

The food types used in this comparison are Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw and Spices, paprika.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 191% 41% 87% 284% 327% 91% 162% 5% 199% 45%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CopperCopper +37.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +65.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.9%
Contains more IronIron +179.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +29.3%
~equal in Manganese ~1.59mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 0% 0% 68% 59% 27% 54% 65% 0% 0% 162% 0%
Paprika
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3% 821% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more FolateFolate +340.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +246200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +20.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +384.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +595.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +177%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +661.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 59% 11% 3%
Protein: 25.21 g
Fats: 1.64 g
Carbs: 58.99 g
Water: 10.8 g
Other: 3.36 g
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +78.3%
Contains more FatsFats +686%
Contains more OtherOther +130.4%
~equal in Carbs ~53.99g
~equal in Water ~11.24g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 7% 84%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.114 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.071 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1894.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +625.1%

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 Paprika
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black gram Paprika DV% diff.
Vitamin A 1µg 2463µg 274%
Vitamin E 29.1mg 194%
Iron 7.57mg 21.14mg 170%
Vitamin B6 0.281mg 2.141mg 143%
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 1.23mg 75%
Vitamin K 80.3µg 67%
Fiber 18.3g 34.9g 66%
Vitamin B3 1.447mg 10.06mg 54%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 7.766g 45%
Folate 216µg 49µg 42%
Potassium 983mg 2280mg 38%
Vitamin B5 0.906mg 2.51mg 32%
Copper 0.981mg 0.713mg 30%
Protein 25.21g 14.14g 22%
Magnesium 267mg 178mg 21%
Fats 1.64g 12.89g 17%
Saturated fat 0.114g 2.14g 9%
Zinc 3.35mg 4.33mg 9%
Phosphorus 379mg 314mg 9%
Choline 51.5mg 9%
Calcium 138mg 229mg 9%
Fructose 6.71g 8%
Vitamin B1 0.273mg 0.33mg 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.085g 1.695g 4%
Calories 341kcal 282kcal 3%
Manganese 1.527mg 1.59mg 3%
Selenium 8.2µg 6.3µg 3%
Carbs 58.99g 53.99g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg 1%
Sodium 38mg 68mg 1%
Net carbs 40.69g 19.09g N/A
Sugar 10.34g N/A
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.07mg 0%
Threonine 0.875mg 0.49mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.57mg 0%
Leucine 2.089mg 0.92mg 0%
Lysine 1.674mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.367mg 0.2mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.473mg 0.61mg 0%
Valine 1.416mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.706mg 0.25mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Black gram Paprika
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
34%
Black gram
221%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Black gram
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.026g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram
Black gram is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.