Black gram vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between black gram and cayenne pepper
- Black gram has more copper, folate, and magnesium; however, cayenne pepper has more vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, fiber, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for cayenne pepper is 832% higher.
- Cayenne pepper has 3 times less copper than black gram. Black gram has 0.981mg of copper, while cayenne pepper has 0.373mg.
- Black gram has a higher glycemic index than cayenne pepper.
Food types used in this article are Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.
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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 | +75.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +163% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +35.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +104.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +31% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +103.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +208000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +261.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +501.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +771.9% |
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:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +109.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +34.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +953% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +79.8% |
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Carbs
~56.63g
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
3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.37 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3135.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +681.5% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 2081µg | 231% |
| Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 199% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.281mg | 2.45mg | 167% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 76.4mg | 85% |
| Copper | 0.981mg | 0.373mg | 68% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 67% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.254mg | 0.919mg | 51% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 8.37g | 49% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.447mg | 8.701mg | 45% |
| Fiber | 18.3g | 27.2g | 36% |
| Potassium | 983mg | 2014mg | 30% |
| Folate | 216µg | 106µg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 267mg | 152mg | 27% |
| Protein | 25.21g | 12.01g | 26% |
| Fats | 1.64g | 17.27g | 24% |
| Manganese | 1.527mg | 2mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.906mg | 18% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.114g | 3.26g | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 379mg | 293mg | 12% |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 9% | |
| Zinc | 3.35mg | 2.48mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.085g | 2.75g | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.273mg | 0.328mg | 5% |
| Iron | 7.57mg | 7.8mg | 3% |
| Calories | 341kcal | 318kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 8.8µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 148mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 58.99g | 56.63g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 40.69g | 29.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.34g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 38mg | 30mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.875mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 2.089mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.674mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.367mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.473mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.416mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.706mg | 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%
221%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
125%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.146g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram is cheaper (difference - $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.