Black gram vs. French beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between black gram and french beans?
- Black gram is higher in iron, phosphorus, and vitamin B3, yet french beans is higher in fiber.
- French beans's daily need coverage for fiber is 12% more.
- Black gram has 3 times more vitamin B3 than french beans. While black gram has 1.5mg of vitamin B3, french beans has only 0.546mg.
- The glycemic index of french beans is lower.
We used Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, french, 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 | +12.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +62% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +29.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +52.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +108.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +60.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +15.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +21% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +174.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +81% |
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:
7.05 g
Fats:
0.76 g
Carbs:
24.02 g
Water:
66.57 g
Other:
1.6 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +38.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +31% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50.9% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.05g
~equal in
Water
~66.57g
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
0.083 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.052 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.453 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +79.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +26.2% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 6.4g | 9.4g | 12% |
| Iron | 1.75mg | 1.08mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 102mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.5mg | 0.546mg | 6% |
| Choline | 29.6mg | 5% | |
| Folate | 94µg | 75µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.433mg | 0.222mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 370mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.105mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.139mg | 0.115mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.83mg | 0.64mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.13mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 1.2µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 56mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 18.34g | 24.02g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.359g | 0.453g | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.075mg | 0.062mg | 1% |
| Protein | 7.54g | 7.05g | 1% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 129kcal | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.412mg | 0.382mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 63mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.55g | 0.76g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1.2mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.94g | 14.62g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.01g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 7mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.038g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.029g | 0.052g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.078mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.262mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.385mg | 0.311mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.625mg | 0.563mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.5mg | 0.484mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.44mg | 0.381mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.423mg | 0.369mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.211mg | 0.196mg | 0% |
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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
French beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
French beans contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
French beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
French beans is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black gram is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)