Cereal vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between cereal and black gram
- Cereal has more vitamin B1, vitamin B6, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin A, while black gram has more copper, fiber, magnesium, and phosphorus.
- Cereal's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 501% higher.
- Black gram contains 121 times less vitamin A than cereal. Cereal contains 2792IU of vitamin A, while black gram contains 23IU.
- Black gram has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of black gram is 43, while the glycemic index of cereal is 69.
The food types used in this comparison are Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Mungo 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1305.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1280% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +836.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +616.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +392.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +93.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +81300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2203.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1423.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1947% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2030.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +300.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
Protein:
25.21 g
Fats:
1.64 g
Carbs:
58.99 g
Water:
10.8 g
Other:
3.36 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +47.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +316% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +51.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +185.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.114 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.071 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +140% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +202.5% |
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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| Vitamin B1 | 6.288mg | 0.273mg | 501% |
| Vitamin B6 | 5.986mg | 0.281mg | 439% |
| Iron | 34.06mg | 7.57mg | 331% |
| Vitamin B2 | 3.87mg | 0.254mg | 278% |
| Vitamin B3 | 29.62mg | 1.447mg | 176% |
| Copper | 0.137mg | 0.981mg | 94% |
| Vitamin A | 814µg | 1µg | 90% |
| Fiber | 1.4g | 18.3g | 68% |
| Magnesium | 19mg | 267mg | 59% |
| Folate | 216µg | 54% | |
| Phosphorus | 77mg | 379mg | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 38.5mg | 0mg | 43% |
| Zinc | 7.6mg | 3.35mg | 39% |
| Protein | 6.06g | 25.21g | 38% |
| Sodium | 795mg | 38mg | 33% |
| Manganese | 0.79mg | 1.527mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 983mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.226mg | 0.906mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 138mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 86.85g | 58.99g | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.354g | 1.071g | 5% |
| Selenium | 6.3µg | 8.2µg | 3% |
| Calories | 378kcal | 341kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 0.114g | 1% |
| Fats | 1.08g | 1.64g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 85.45g | 40.69g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.35g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.204g | 0.085g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.241mg | 0.875mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.26mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.767mg | 2.089mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.113mg | 1.674mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.13mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.365mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.344mg | 1.416mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.162mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 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
371%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
183%
143%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 757mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.146g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals