Chickpea flour (besan) vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Chickpea flour (besan) and Wheat?
- Chickpea flour (besan) is richer in Folate, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Fiber, Manganese, and Phosphorus, while Wheat is higher in Selenium.
- Chickpea flour (besan)'s daily need coverage for Folate is 107% higher.
- Wheat has 7 times less Vitamin B6 than Chickpea flour (besan). Chickpea flour (besan) has 0.492mg of Vitamin B6, while Wheat has 0.07mg.
We used Chickpea flour (besan) and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +245.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +415.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +176.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +340.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +116.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +55.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +284.3% |
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 | +925% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +245.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +411.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +253.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +602.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3872.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.8% |
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:
5.71 g
Fats:
0.83 g
Carbs:
27.6 g
Water:
65.18 g
Other:
0.68 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +292.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +706% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +109.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +314.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +534% |
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
0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.243 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1690.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1127.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -88.9% |
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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 387kcal | 132kcal |
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| Protein | 22.39g | 5.71g |
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| Fats | 6.69g | 0.83g |
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| Net carbs | 47.02g | 23.3g |
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| Carbs | 57.82g | 27.6g |
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| Magnesium | 166mg | 48mg |
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| Calcium | 45mg | 9mg |
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| Potassium | 846mg | 164mg |
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| Iron | 4.86mg | 1.76mg |
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| Sugar | 10.85g | 3.07g |
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| Fiber | 10.8g | 4.3g |
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| Copper | 0.912mg | 0.207mg |
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| Zinc | 2.81mg | 1.84mg |
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| Phosphorus | 318mg | 147mg |
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| Sodium | 64mg | 8mg |
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| Vitamin A | 41IU | 4IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.83mg | 0.24mg |
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| Manganese | 1.6mg | 1.03mg |
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| Selenium | 8.3µg | 31.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.486mg | 0.095mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.106mg | 0.03mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.762mg | 2.305mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.606mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.492mg | 0.07mg |
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| Vitamin K | 9.1µg |
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| Folate | 437µg | 11µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.002g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.693g | 0.077g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.504g | 0.084g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.983g | 0.243g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.051mg |
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| Threonine | 0.172mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.22mg |
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| Leucine | 0.432mg |
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| Lysine | 0.161mg |
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| Methionine | 0.097mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.3mg |
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| Valine | 0.267mg |
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| Histidine | 0.147mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Calories diet |
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index 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
54%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
117%
61%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.616g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chickpea flour (besan) is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea flour (besan) is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea flour (besan) is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)