Black gram vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between black gram and barley
- Black gram has more folate, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, manganese, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, and iron; however, barley is richer in selenium.
- Black gram covers your daily folate needs 20% more than barley.
- Barley has 5 times less calcium than black gram. Black gram has 53mg of calcium, while barley has 11mg.
- Black gram has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of black gram is 43, while the glycemic index of barley is 28.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Barley, pearled, cooked.
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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 | +186.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +381.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +148.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +32.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +188.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -57.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +244% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +80.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +220.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +237.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +487.5% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +120.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +37.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +98.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.54 g
Fats:
0.55 g
Carbs:
18.34 g
Water:
72.51 g
Other:
1.06 g
Protein:
2.26 g
Fats:
0.44 g
Carbs:
28.22 g
Water:
68.8 g
Other:
0.28 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +233.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +25% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +278.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +53.9% |
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Water
~68.8g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.359 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.093 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.057 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.214 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -59.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +67.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +96.6% |
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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| Folate | 94µg | 16µg | 20% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 54mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 8.6µg | 11% |
| Protein | 7.54g | 2.26g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 22mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 6.4g | 3.8g | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.412mg | 0.259mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.433mg | 0.135mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.083mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.75mg | 1.33mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 93mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 11mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.139mg | 0.105mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.115mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.5mg | 2.063mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 18.34g | 28.22g | 3% |
| Choline | 29.6mg | 13.4mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 0.8µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.075mg | 0.062mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.359g | 0.214g | 1% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 123kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.01mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.55g | 0.44g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.94g | 24.42g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.01g | 0.28g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.83mg | 0.82mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 3mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.038g | 0.093g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.029g | 0.057g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.078mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.262mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.385mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.625mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.5mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.043mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.44mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.423mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.211mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
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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
17%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
24%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.055g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black gram is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Barley is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.5)