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Black gram vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Black gram and Wheat gluten?

  • Black gram is richer in Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5, yet Wheat gluten is richer in Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Wheat gluten's daily need coverage for Selenium is 68% higher.

We used Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Vital wheat gluten types in this comparison.

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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 Magnesium +152%
Contains more Potassium +131%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%
Contains more Calcium +167.9%
Contains more Iron +197.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Copper +30.9%
Contains more Selenium +1488%
Equal in Zinc - 0.85
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 66% 45% 67% 21% 1% 23% 47% 54% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Magnesium +152%
Contains more Potassium +131%
Contains less Sodium -75.9%
Contains more Calcium +167.9%
Contains more Iron +197.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +66.7%
Contains more Copper +30.9%
Contains more Selenium +1488%
Equal in Zinc - 0.85

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +33%
Contains more Water +784.3%
Contains more Protein +896.8%
Contains more Fats +236.4%
Equal in Other - 1
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.54 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 18.34 g
Water: 72.51 g
Other: 1.06 g
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +33%
Contains more Water +784.3%
Contains more Protein +896.8%
Contains more Fats +236.4%
Equal in Other - 1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +437.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.6%
9% 7% 84%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.359 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +437.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.6%

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 Wheat gluten
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black gram Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 11.94g 13.19g Wheat gluten
Protein 7.54g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 0.55g 1.85g Wheat gluten
Carbs 18.34g 13.79g Black gram
Calories 105kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Sugar 2.01g 0g Wheat gluten
Fiber 6.4g 0.6g Black gram
Calcium 53mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 1.75mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 63mg 25mg Black gram
Phosphorus 156mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 231mg 100mg Black gram
Sodium 7mg 29mg Black gram
Zinc 0.83mg 0.85mg Wheat gluten
Copper 0.139mg 0.182mg Wheat gluten
Manganese 0.412mg Black gram
Selenium 2.5µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 31IU 0IU Black gram
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Black gram
Vitamin E 0.15mg 0mg Black gram
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Black gram
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0mg Black gram
Vitamin B2 0.075mg 0mg Black gram
Vitamin B3 1.5mg 0mg Black gram
Vitamin B5 0.433mg 0mg Black gram
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0mg Black gram
Folate 94µg 0µg Black gram
Vitamin K 2.7µg 0µg Black gram
Tryptophan 0.078mg Black gram
Threonine 0.262mg Black gram
Isoleucine 0.385mg Black gram
Leucine 0.625mg Black gram
Lysine 0.5mg Black gram
Methionine 0.11mg Black gram
Phenylalanine 0.44mg Black gram
Valine 0.423mg Black gram
Histidine 0.211mg Black gram
Saturated Fat 0.038g 0.272g Black gram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.029g 0.156g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.359g 0.81g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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%
Black gram
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Black gram
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.01g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.234g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black gram
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)

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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.