Black gram vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between black gram and tamale
- Black gram has more copper, iron, fiber, manganese, magnesium, folate, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin B1; however, tamale is richer in vitamin B12.
- Black gram covers your daily copper needs 102% more than tamale.
- Tamale has 14 times less folate than black gram. Black gram has 216µg of folate, while tamale has 15µg.
- Tamale has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tamale is 82, while the glycemic index of black gram is 43.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw and Tamales (Navajo).
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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 | +1113.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +375.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +650.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +520.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1457.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +126.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +282.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +777.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +36.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +446% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +217.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +342% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +96.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1340% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
6.28 g
Fats:
6.12 g
Carbs:
18.12 g
Water:
68.1 g
Other:
1.38 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +301.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +225.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +143.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +273.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +530.6% |
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
2.396 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.688 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +55.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3122.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.981mg | 0.063mg | 102% |
| Iron | 7.57mg | 1.22mg | 79% |
| Fiber | 18.3g | 3.1g | 61% |
| Manganese | 1.527mg | 0.174mg | 59% |
| Magnesium | 267mg | 22mg | 58% |
| Folate | 216µg | 15µg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 379mg | 99mg | 40% |
| Protein | 25.21g | 6.28g | 38% |
| Potassium | 983mg | 131mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.54µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.273mg | 0.05mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 3.35mg | 1.48mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 427mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.906mg | 0.205mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 58.99g | 18.12g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.254mg | 0.08mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 29mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.281mg | 0.143mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.114g | 2.396g | 10% |
| Calories | 341kcal | 153kcal | 9% |
| Fats | 1.64g | 6.12g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.085g | 2.739g | 7% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 17mg | 6% |
| Starch | 12.27g | 5% | |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 6µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 0.688g | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.7mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.447mg | 1.59mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 40.69g | 15.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.99g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.052mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.875mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.089mg | 0.568mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.674mg | 0.427mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.367mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.473mg | 0.275mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.416mg | 0.318mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.706mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.17g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.029g | N/A |
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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
30%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black gram is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 389mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.282g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
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.