Black gram vs Lentil - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Black gram and Lentil
- Black gram has more Magnesium, however Lentil has more Folate, Iron, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Folate from Lentil is 22% higher.
- Lentil has 3 times less Calcium than Black gram. Black gram has 53mg of Calcium, while Lentil has 19mg.
Food types used in this article are Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+178.9%
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Magnesium
+75%
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Iron
+90.3%
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Phosphorus
+15.4%
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Potassium
+59.7%
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Sodium
-71.4%
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Zinc
+53%
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Copper
+80.6%
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Calcium
+178.9%
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Magnesium
+75%
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Iron
+90.3%
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Phosphorus
+15.4%
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Potassium
+59.7%
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Sodium
-71.4%
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Zinc
+53%
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Copper
+80.6%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+287.5%
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Vitamin E
+36.4%
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Vitamin B3
+41.5%
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Vitamin K
+58.8%
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Vitamin C
+50%
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Vitamin B1
+12.7%
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Vitamin B5
+47.3%
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Vitamin B6
+206.9%
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Folate
+92.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.073
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Vitamin A
+287.5%
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Vitamin E
+36.4%
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Vitamin B3
+41.5%
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Vitamin K
+58.8%
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Vitamin C
+50%
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Vitamin B1
+12.7%
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Vitamin B5
+47.3%
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Vitamin B6
+206.9%
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Folate
+92.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.073
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 11.94g | 12.23g |
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Protein | 7.54g | 9.02g |
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Fats | 0.55g | 0.38g |
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Carbs | 18.34g | 20.13g |
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Calories | 105kcal | 116kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 2.01g | 1.8g |
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Fiber | 6.4g | 7.9g |
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Calcium | 53mg | 19mg |
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Iron | 1.75mg | 3.33mg |
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Magnesium | 63mg | 36mg |
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Phosphorus | 156mg | 180mg |
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Potassium | 231mg | 369mg |
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Sodium | 7mg | 2mg |
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Zinc | 0.83mg | 1.27mg |
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Copper | 0.139mg | 0.251mg |
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Vitamin A | 31IU | 8IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.11mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin C | 1mg | 1.5mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.169mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.075mg | 0.073mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 1.5mg | 1.06mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.433mg | 0.638mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.178mg |
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Folate | 94µg | 181µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 1.7µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.078mg | 0.081mg |
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Threonine | 0.262mg | 0.323mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.385mg | 0.39mg |
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Leucine | 0.625mg | 0.654mg |
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Lysine | 0.5mg | 0.63mg |
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Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.077mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.44mg | 0.445mg |
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Valine | 0.423mg | 0.448mg |
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Histidine | 0.211mg | 0.254mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
Saturated Fat | 0.038g | 0.053g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.029g | 0.064g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.359g | 0.175g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
17

26

Mineral Summary Score
35

48

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
45%

54%

Carbohydrates
18%

20%

Fats
3%

2%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.21g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Lentil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is cheaper?

Lentil is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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