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Mung bean vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Mung bean and Black gram

  • Black gram contains less Folate, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B5, and Manganese than Mung bean.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Mung bean is 133% higher.
  • Black gram has 7 times less Copper than Mung bean. Mung bean has 0.941mg of Copper, while Black gram has 0.139mg.

Food types used in this article are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
9
:
1
Black gram
Black gram
Contains more Calcium +149.1%
Contains more Iron +285.1%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.3%
Contains more Potassium +439.4%
Contains more Zinc +222.9%
Contains more Copper +577%
Contains more Manganese +151.2%
Contains more Selenium +228%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Black gram
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 66% 45% 67% 21% 1% 23% 47% 54% 14%
Contains more Calcium +149.1%
Contains more Iron +285.1%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.3%
Contains more Potassium +439.4%
Contains more Zinc +222.9%
Contains more Copper +577%
Contains more Manganese +151.2%
Contains more Selenium +228%
Contains less Sodium -53.3%

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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
10
:
0
Black gram
Black gram
Contains more Vitamin A +267.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin C +380%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +314%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +341.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +558.6%
Contains more Folate +564.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%
Mung bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 11% 0% 16% 156% 54% 43% 115% 89% 469% 0% 23%
Black gram
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +267.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +240%
Contains more Vitamin C +380%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +314%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +210.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +50.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +341.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +558.6%
Contains more Folate +564.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
4
:
1
Black gram
Black gram
Contains more Protein +216.4%
Contains more Fats +109.1%
Contains more Carbs +241.4%
Contains more Other +213.2%
Contains more Water +701.2%
Mung bean
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Black gram
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.54 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 18.34 g
Water: 72.51 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Protein +216.4%
Contains more Fats +109.1%
Contains more Carbs +241.4%
Contains more Other +213.2%
Contains more Water +701.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
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1
Black gram
Black gram
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +455.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.359
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Black gram
9% 7% 84%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.359 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +455.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.1%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.359

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mung bean Black gram
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Black gram Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 11.94g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 7.54g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 0.55g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 18.34g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 105kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g 2.01g Black gram
Fiber 16.3g 6.4g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 53mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 1.75mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 63mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 156mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 231mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 7mg Black gram
Zinc 2.68mg 0.83mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.139mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.412mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 2.5µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 31IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 2µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg 0.15mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 1mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.15mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.075mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 1.5mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.433mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.058mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 94µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg 2.7µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.078mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.262mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.385mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.625mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.5mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.11mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.44mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.423mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.211mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.038g Black gram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.029g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.359g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Black gram
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
82%
Mung bean
17%
Black gram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
35%
Black gram

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mung bean
Mung bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.31g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.5)

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/nutrients
  2. Black gram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172427/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.