Chickpea flour (besan) vs. Oat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Chickpea flour (besan) and Oat
- Chickpea flour (besan) is higher in Folate, Copper, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B3, yet Oat is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
- Oat covers your daily Manganese needs 144% more than Chickpea flour (besan).
- Chickpea flour (besan) contains 8 times more Folate than Oat. While Chickpea flour (besan) contains 437µg of Folate, Oat contains only 56µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Chickpea flour (besan) and Oats.
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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.
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Potassium
+97.2%
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Copper
+45.7%
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Calcium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+64.5%
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Sodium
-96.9%
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Zinc
+41.3%
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Manganese
+207.3%
Equal in Iron - 4.72
Equal in Magnesium - 177
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Potassium
+97.2%
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Copper
+45.7%
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Calcium
+20%
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Phosphorus
+64.5%
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Sodium
-96.9%
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Zinc
+41.3%
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Manganese
+207.3%
Equal in Iron - 4.72
Equal in Magnesium - 177
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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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+83.4%
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Vitamin B6
+313.4%
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Folate
+680.4%
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Vitamin B1
+57%
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Vitamin B2
+31.1%
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Vitamin B5
+122.6%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+83.4%
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Vitamin B6
+313.4%
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Folate
+680.4%
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Vitamin B1
+57%
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Vitamin B2
+31.1%
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Vitamin B5
+122.6%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+32.6%
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Water
+25.1%
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Other
+64%
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Carbs
+14.6%
Equal in Fats - 6.9
Protein:
22.39 g
Fats:
6.69 g
Carbs:
57.82 g
Water:
10.28 g
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2.82 g
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16.89 g
Fats:
6.9 g
Carbs:
66.27 g
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8.22 g
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1.72 g
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Protein
+32.6%
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Water
+25.1%
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+64%
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Carbs
+14.6%
Equal in Fats - 6.9
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-43.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+17.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+44.8%
Saturated Fat:
0.693 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.983 g
Saturated Fat:
1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.535 g
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Saturated Fat
-43.1%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+17.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+44.8%
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 47.02g | 55.67g |
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| Protein | 22.39g | 16.89g |
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| Fats | 6.69g | 6.9g |
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| Carbs | 57.82g | 66.27g |
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| Calories | 387kcal | 389kcal |
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| Sugar | 10.85g |
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| Fiber | 10.8g | 10.6g |
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| Calcium | 45mg | 54mg |
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| Iron | 4.86mg | 4.72mg |
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| Magnesium | 166mg | 177mg |
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| Phosphorus | 318mg | 523mg |
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| Potassium | 846mg | 429mg |
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| Sodium | 64mg | 2mg |
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| Zinc | 2.81mg | 3.97mg |
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| Copper | 0.912mg | 0.626mg |
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| Manganese | 1.6mg | 4.916mg |
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| Selenium | 8.3µg |
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| Vitamin A | 41IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.83mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.486mg | 0.763mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.139mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.762mg | 0.961mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.606mg | 1.349mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.492mg | 0.119mg |
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| Folate | 437µg | 56µg |
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| Vitamin K | 9.1µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.234mg |
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| Threonine | 0.575mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.694mg |
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| Leucine | 1.284mg |
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| Lysine | 0.701mg |
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| Methionine | 0.312mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.895mg |
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| Valine | 0.937mg |
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| Histidine | 0.405mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.693g | 1.217g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.504g | 2.178g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.983g | 2.535g |
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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
58%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
117%
154%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.524g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea flour (besan) is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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