Black gram vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are black gram and pasta different?
- Black gram is richer in phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, iron, folate, potassium, and copper, while pasta is higher in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2.
- Black gram covers your daily need for phosphorus, 13% more than pasta.
- Black gram contains 10 times more potassium than pasta. Black gram contains 231mg of potassium, while pasta contains 24mg.
Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked types were used 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 | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +783.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +862.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +49.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +83.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| 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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +136.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +241.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +90.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.9% |
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Water
~68.56g
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
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +327.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 6.4g | 26% | |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 63mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 18mg | 11% |
| Folate | 94µg | 64µg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.412mg | 0.224mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.75mg | 1.14mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.075mg | 0.15mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 24mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg | 6% |
| Protein | 7.54g | 5.15g | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.433mg | 0.183mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.209mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.139mg | 0.093mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 6mg | 5% |
| Choline | 29.6mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.5mg | 0.992mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.83mg | 0.56mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.034mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 18.34g | 24.93g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.038g | 0.15g | 1% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 131kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.55g | 1.05g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 11.94g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.01g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 7mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 6µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.029g | 0.124g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.359g | 0.429g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.078mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.262mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.385mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.625mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.5mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.44mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.423mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.211mg | 0.103mg | 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black gram is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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