Chickpea flour (besan) vs. Oats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between chickpea flour (besan) and oats
- Chickpea flour (besan) is higher in folate, copper, vitamin B6, potassium, and vitamin B3, yet oats are higher in manganese, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and zinc.
- Oats cover your daily manganese needs 144% more than chickpea flour (besan).
- Chickpea flour (besan) contains 8 times more folate than oats. While chickpea flour (besan) contains 437µg of folate, oats contain 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +45.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +20% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +41.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +64.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +207.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +83.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +313.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +680.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +57% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +31.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +122.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
22.39 g
Fats:
6.69 g
Carbs:
57.82 g
Water:
10.28 g
Other:
2.82 g
Protein:
16.89 g
Fats:
6.9 g
Carbs:
66.27 g
Water:
8.22 g
Other:
1.72 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +32.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +25.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +64% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +14.6% |
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Fats
~6.9g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.693 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.504 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.983 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.535 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +17.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.6mg | 4.916mg | 144% |
| Folate | 437µg | 56µg | 95% |
| Copper | 0.912mg | 0.626mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.492mg | 0.119mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 318mg | 523mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.486mg | 0.763mg | 23% |
| Selenium | 8.3µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.606mg | 1.349mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 846mg | 429mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.81mg | 3.97mg | 11% |
| Protein | 22.39g | 16.89g | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 9.1µg | 8% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.762mg | 0.961mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.139mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 166mg | 177mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 57.82g | 66.27g | 3% |
| Sodium | 64mg | 2mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.983g | 2.535g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1.504g | 2.178g | 2% |
| Iron | 4.86mg | 4.72mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.693g | 1.217g | 2% |
| Fiber | 10.8g | 10.6g | 1% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Calories | 387kcal | 389kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 6.69g | 6.9g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 47.02g | 55.67g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.85g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.234mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.575mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.694mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.284mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.701mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.312mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.895mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.405mg | 0% |
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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
54%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
117%
154%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oats is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oats 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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