Black gram vs. Mung beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between black gram and mung beans
- Black gram has more phosphorus and vitamin B3; however, mung beans are higher in folate.
- Mung beans cover your daily folate needs 16% more than black gram.
- Mung beans contain 3 times less vitamin B3 than black gram. Black gram contains 1.5mg of vitamin B3, while mung beans contain 0.577mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Mung beans, 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +96.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +25% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +57.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +12.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -71.4% |
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 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +15.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +69.1% |
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:
7.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
19.15 g
Water:
72.66 g
Other:
0.79 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~7.02g
~equal in
Carbs
~19.15g
~equal in
Water
~72.66g
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
0.116 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.128 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -67.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +180.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +86.2% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 94µg | 159µg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 99mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.5mg | 0.577mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0.412mg | 0.298mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 6.4g | 7.6g | 5% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 48mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.75mg | 1.4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 27mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.359g | 0.128g | 2% |
| Copper | 0.139mg | 0.156mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.164mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.067mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 266mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.075mg | 0.061mg | 1% |
| Protein | 7.54g | 7.02g | 1% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 105kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.55g | 0.38g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.94g | 11.55g | N/A |
| Carbs | 18.34g | 19.15g | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.01g | 2g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.83mg | 0.84mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 2.5µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.433mg | 0.41mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2.7µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.038g | 0.116g | 0% |
| Choline | 29.6mg | 29.4mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.029g | 0.054g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.078mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.262mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.385mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.625mg | 0.544mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.5mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.44mg | 0.425mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.423mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.211mg | 0.205mg | 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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mung beans is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.0099999999999998g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.078g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.