Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Grains
  4. Black gram
  5. Compare
  6. Black gram vs. Chickpea flour (besan)

Black gram vs. Chickpea flour (besan) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Differences between Black gram and Chickpea flour (besan)

  • Black gram contains less Copper, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Zinc than Chickpea flour (besan).
  • Chickpea flour (besan)'s daily need coverage for Copper is 86% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Chickpea flour (besan).

Infographic

Black gram vs Chickpea flour (besan) infographic
Infographic link

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.
Black gram
Black gram
2
:
8
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan)
Contains more Calcium +17.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Iron +177.7%
Contains more Magnesium +163.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.8%
Contains more Potassium +266.2%
Contains more Zinc +238.6%
Contains more Copper +556.1%
Contains more Manganese +288.3%
Contains more Selenium +232%
Black gram
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 66% 45% 67% 21% 1% 23% 47% 54% 14%
Chickpea flour (besan)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 183% 119% 137% 75% 9% 77% 304% 209% 46%
Contains more Calcium +17.8%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Iron +177.7%
Contains more Magnesium +163.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.8%
Contains more Potassium +266.2%
Contains more Zinc +238.6%
Contains more Copper +556.1%
Contains more Manganese +288.3%
Contains more Selenium +232%

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.
Black gram
Black gram
1
:
9
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan)
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +224%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +748.3%
Contains more Folate +364.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +237%
Black gram
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 4% 38% 18% 29% 26% 14% 71% 0% 7%
Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 17% 0% 0% 122% 25% 34% 37% 114% 328% 0% 23%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +32.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +453.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +224%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +17.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +748.3%
Contains more Folate +364.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +237%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black gram
Black gram
1
:
4
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan)
Contains more Water +605.4%
Contains more Protein +196.9%
Contains more Fats +1116.4%
Contains more Carbs +215.3%
Contains more Other +166%
Black gram
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.54 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 18.34 g
Water: 72.51 g
Other: 1.06 g
Chickpea flour (besan)
22% 7% 58% 10% 3%
Protein: 22.39 g
Fats: 6.69 g
Carbs: 57.82 g
Water: 10.28 g
Other: 2.82 g
Contains more Water +605.4%
Contains more Protein +196.9%
Contains more Fats +1116.4%
Contains more Carbs +215.3%
Contains more Other +166%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black gram
Black gram
1
:
2
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan)
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5086.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +730.9%
Black gram
9% 7% 84%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.359 g
Chickpea flour (besan)
13% 29% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.693 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.983 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5086.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +730.9%

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 Chickpea flour (besan)
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black gram Chickpea flour (besan) Opinion
Net carbs 11.94g 47.02g Chickpea flour (besan)
Protein 7.54g 22.39g Chickpea flour (besan)
Fats 0.55g 6.69g Chickpea flour (besan)
Carbs 18.34g 57.82g Chickpea flour (besan)
Calories 105kcal 387kcal Chickpea flour (besan)
Sugar 2.01g 10.85g Black gram
Fiber 6.4g 10.8g Chickpea flour (besan)
Calcium 53mg 45mg Black gram
Iron 1.75mg 4.86mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Magnesium 63mg 166mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Phosphorus 156mg 318mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Potassium 231mg 846mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Sodium 7mg 64mg Black gram
Zinc 0.83mg 2.81mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Copper 0.139mg 0.912mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Manganese 0.412mg 1.6mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Selenium 2.5µg 8.3µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin A 31IU 41IU Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 2µg
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.83mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Black gram
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.486mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.106mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 1.762mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B5 0.433mg 0.606mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.492mg Chickpea flour (besan)
Folate 94µg 437µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Vitamin K 2.7µg 9.1µg Chickpea flour (besan)
Tryptophan 0.078mg Black gram
Threonine 0.262mg Black gram
Isoleucine 0.385mg Black gram
Leucine 0.625mg Black gram
Lysine 0.5mg Black gram
Methionine 0.11mg Black gram
Phenylalanine 0.44mg Black gram
Valine 0.423mg Black gram
Histidine 0.211mg Black gram
Saturated Fat 0.038g 0.693g Black gram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g 1.504g Chickpea flour (besan)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.359g 2.983g Chickpea flour (besan)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Black gram Chickpea flour (besan)
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

Black gram
Black gram vs Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Cowpea (Black-eyed pea)
Black gram
Black gram vs Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw
Black gram
Black gram vs Lentil
Lentil
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) vs Flour
Flour
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) vs Millet flour
Millet flour
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) vs Barley flour
Barley flour

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%
Black gram
58%
Chickpea flour (besan)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Black gram
117%
Chickpea flour (besan)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea flour (besan)
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.655g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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/172427/nutrients
  2. Chickpea flour (besan) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174288/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.