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Black gram vs. Mung bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Black gram and Mung bean

  • Black gram contains less Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Manganese than Mung bean.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Mung bean is 133% higher.

Food types used in this article are Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Mung beans, mature seeds, raw.

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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.
Black gram
Black gram
1
:
9
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Contains more Calcium +149.1%
Contains more Iron +285.1%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.3%
Contains more Potassium +439.4%
Contains more Zinc +222.9%
Contains more Copper +577%
Contains more Manganese +151.2%
Contains more Selenium +228%
Black gram
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 66% 45% 67% 21% 1% 23% 47% 54% 14%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Contains more Calcium +149.1%
Contains more Iron +285.1%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.3%
Contains more Potassium +439.4%
Contains more Zinc +222.9%
Contains more Copper +577%
Contains more Manganese +151.2%
Contains more Selenium +228%

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
0
:
10
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Vitamin A +267.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin C +380%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +314%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +341.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +558.6%
Contains more Folate +564.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%
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%
Mung bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 11% 0% 16% 156% 54% 43% 115% 89% 469% 0% 23%
Contains more Vitamin A +267.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin C +380%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +314%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +341.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +558.6%
Contains more Folate +564.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black gram
Black gram
1
:
4
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains more Water +701.2%
Contains more Protein +216.4%
Contains more Fats +109.1%
Contains more Carbs +241.4%
Contains more Other +213.2%
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
Mung bean
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Contains more Water +701.2%
Contains more Protein +216.4%
Contains more Fats +109.1%
Contains more Carbs +241.4%
Contains more Other +213.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black gram
Black gram
1
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2
Mung bean
Mung bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +455.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.384
Black gram
9% 7% 84%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.359 g
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +455.2%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.384

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 Mung bean
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black gram Mung bean Opinion
Net carbs 11.94g 46.32g Mung bean
Protein 7.54g 23.86g Mung bean
Fats 0.55g 1.15g Mung bean
Carbs 18.34g 62.62g Mung bean
Calories 105kcal 347kcal Mung bean
Sugar 2.01g 6.6g Black gram
Fiber 6.4g 16.3g Mung bean
Calcium 53mg 132mg Mung bean
Iron 1.75mg 6.74mg Mung bean
Magnesium 63mg 189mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 156mg 367mg Mung bean
Potassium 231mg 1246mg Mung bean
Sodium 7mg 15mg Black gram
Zinc 0.83mg 2.68mg Mung bean
Copper 0.139mg 0.941mg Mung bean
Manganese 0.412mg 1.035mg Mung bean
Selenium 2.5µg 8.2µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 31IU 114IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 6µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 1mg 4.8mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.621mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0.233mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 2.251mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 0.433mg 1.91mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.382mg Mung bean
Folate 94µg 625µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 2.7µg 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.078mg 0.26mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.262mg 0.782mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 0.385mg 1.008mg Mung bean
Leucine 0.625mg 1.847mg Mung bean
Lysine 0.5mg 1.664mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.11mg 0.286mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 0.44mg 1.443mg Mung bean
Valine 0.423mg 1.237mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.211mg 0.695mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.038g 0.348g Black gram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g 0.161g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.359g 0.384g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Black gram Mung bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
82%
Mung bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Black gram
126%
Mung bean

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.5)

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. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/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.