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

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Summary of differences between Mung bean and Black gram

  • Mung bean has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Potassium, while Black gram has more Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Fiber, and Zinc.
  • Mung bean covers your daily need of Folate 102% more than Black gram.
  • Mung bean contains 2 times more Vitamin B1 than Black gram. While Mung bean contains 0.621mg of Vitamin B1, Black gram contains only 0.273mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mung beans, mature seeds, raw 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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
2
:
7
Black gram
Black gram
Contains more Potassium +26.8%
Contains less Sodium -60.5%
Contains more Iron +12.3%
Contains more Magnesium +41.3%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Manganese +47.5%
Equal in Calcium - 138
Equal in Phosphorus - 379
Equal in Copper - 0.981
Equal in Selenium - 8.2
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 42% 284% 191% 163% 87% 5% 92% 327% 200% 45%
Contains more Potassium +26.8%
Contains less Sodium -60.5%
Contains more Iron +12.3%
Contains more Magnesium +41.3%
Contains more Zinc +25%
Contains more Manganese +47.5%
Equal in Calcium - 138
Equal in Phosphorus - 379
Equal in Copper - 0.981
Equal in Selenium - 8.2

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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
9
:
1
Black gram
Black gram
Contains more Vitamin A +395.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.9%
Contains more Folate +189.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.254
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% 0% 0% 0% 69% 59% 28% 55% 65% 162% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +395.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +110.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.9%
Contains more Folate +189.4%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.254

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
1
:
4
Black gram
Black gram
Contains more Fats +42.6%
Contains more Water +19.3%
Equal in Protein - 25.21
Equal in Carbs - 58.99
Equal in Other - 3.36
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
25% 59% 11% 3%
Protein: 25.21 g
Fats: 1.64 g
Carbs: 58.99 g
Water: 10.8 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Fats +42.6%
Contains more Water +19.3%
Equal in Protein - 25.21
Equal in Carbs - 58.99
Equal in Other - 3.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
1
:
2
Black gram
Black gram
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.9%
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: 0.114 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +89.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +178.9%

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
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals 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 40.69g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 25.21g Black gram
Fats 1.15g 1.64g Black gram
Carbs 62.62g 58.99g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 341kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Black gram
Fiber 16.3g 18.3g Black gram
Calcium 132mg 138mg Black gram
Iron 6.74mg 7.57mg Black gram
Magnesium 189mg 267mg Black gram
Phosphorus 367mg 379mg Black gram
Potassium 1246mg 983mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 38mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 3.35mg Black gram
Copper 0.941mg 0.981mg Black gram
Manganese 1.035mg 1.527mg Black gram
Selenium 8.2µg 8.2µg
Vitamin A 114IU 23IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 1µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.273mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.254mg Black gram
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 1.447mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.906mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.281mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 216µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.263mg Black gram
Threonine 0.782mg 0.875mg Black gram
Isoleucine 1.008mg 1.287mg Black gram
Leucine 1.847mg 2.089mg Black gram
Lysine 1.664mg 1.674mg Black gram
Methionine 0.286mg 0.367mg Black gram
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 1.473mg Black gram
Valine 1.237mg 1.416mg Black gram
Histidine 0.695mg 0.706mg Black gram
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.114g Black gram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.085g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 1.071g Black gram

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

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
36%
Black gram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
143%
Black gram

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
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 - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.234g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
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

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food 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/174259/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.