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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.
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 109% 44% 178% 293% 124% 68% 126% 3.9% 261% 48%
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%
~equal in Calcium ~148mg
~equal in Iron ~7.8mg
~equal in Selenium ~8.8µg

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%
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 255% 694% 597% 0% 82% 212% 163% 0% 565% 0% 201% 80% 28%
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%
~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
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
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%
~equal in Carbs ~56.63g

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
23% 19% 58%
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.
Black gram Cayenne pepper
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Cayenne pepper DV% diff.
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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is better in case of low diet
Black gram Cayenne pepper
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%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Black gram
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.146g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram
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.

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.