Black gram vs. Fava beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Black gram and Fava beans?
- Black gram is higher in Vitamin B5, yet Fava beans is higher in Copper.
- Fava beans's daily need coverage for Copper is 13% more.
- Black gram has 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Fava beans. While Black gram has 0.433mg of Vitamin B5, Fava beans has only 0.157mg.
We used Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Broadbeans (fava beans), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this article.
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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 | +46.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +47.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +24.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +16% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.6% |
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 | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +106.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +650% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +54.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +111% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +175.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +24.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +10.6% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
7.6 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
19.65 g
Water:
71.54 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +37.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.6g
~equal in
Carbs
~19.65g
~equal in
Water
~71.54g
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
0.066 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.164 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -42.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +118.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +172.4% |
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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 105kcal | 110kcal |
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| Protein | 7.54g | 7.6g |
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| Fats | 0.55g | 0.4g |
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| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.94g | 14.25g |
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| Carbs | 18.34g | 19.65g |
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| Magnesium | 63mg | 43mg |
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| Calcium | 53mg | 36mg |
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| Potassium | 231mg | 268mg |
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| Iron | 1.75mg | 1.5mg |
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| Sugar | 2.01g | 1.82g |
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| Fiber | 6.4g | 5.4g |
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| Copper | 0.139mg | 0.259mg |
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| Zinc | 0.83mg | 1.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 156mg | 125mg |
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| Sodium | 7mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 31IU | 15IU |
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| Vitamin A | 2µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.02mg |
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| Manganese | 0.412mg | 0.421mg |
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| Selenium | 2.5µg | 2.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.097mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.075mg | 0.089mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.5mg | 0.711mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.433mg | 0.157mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.072mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2.9µg |
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| Folate | 94µg | 104µg |
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| Choline | 29.6mg | 30.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.038g | 0.066g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.029g | 0.079g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.359g | 0.164g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.078mg | 0.072mg |
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| Threonine | 0.262mg | 0.27mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.385mg | 0.306mg |
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| Leucine | 0.625mg | 0.572mg |
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| Lysine | 0.5mg | 0.486mg |
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| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.062mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.44mg | 0.321mg |
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| Valine | 0.423mg | 0.338mg |
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| Histidine | 0.211mg | 0.193mg |
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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
17%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fava beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.19g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fava beans contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fava beans is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.028g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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