Pasta vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pasta and black gram different?
- Pasta is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2, while black gram is higher in phosphorus, magnesium, manganese, iron, folate, potassium, and copper.
- Black gram covers your daily need for phosphorus, 13% more than pasta.
Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types were used in this article.
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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 less SodiumSodium | -14.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +250% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +783.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +862.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +53.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +49.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +147.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +83.9% |
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 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +39.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +51.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +136.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +46.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
Protein:
7.54 g
Fats:
0.55 g
Carbs:
18.34 g
Water:
72.51 g
Other:
1.06 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +90.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +46.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +241.9% |
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Water
~72.51g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.429 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.359 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +327.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -74.7% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 6.4g | 26% | |
| Phosphorus | 63mg | 156mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 0mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 63mg | 11% |
| Folate | 64µg | 94µg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.224mg | 0.412mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1.14mg | 1.75mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.075mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 24mg | 231mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.14µg | 0µg | 6% |
| Protein | 5.15g | 7.54g | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.183mg | 0.433mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.209mg | 0.15mg | 5% |
| Copper | 0.093mg | 0.139mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 53mg | 5% |
| Choline | 29.6mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.992mg | 1.5mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.56mg | 0.83mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.034mg | 0.058mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 24.93g | 18.34g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.15g | 0.038g | 1% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 105kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.05g | 0.55g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 24.93g | 11.94g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.01g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 6mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.124g | 0.029g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.429g | 0.359g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.065mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.134mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.197mg | 0.385mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.348mg | 0.625mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.079mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.247mg | 0.44mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0.423mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.103mg | 0.211mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your 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
15%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
35%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black gram is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.112g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black gram is relatively richer in vitamins