Prunes vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between prunes and black gram
- Prunes have more vitamin A; however, black gram has more iron, copper, magnesium, manganese, folate, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for iron for black gram is 83% higher.
- Black gram has 34 times less vitamin A than prunes. Prunes have 781IU of vitamin A, while black gram has 23IU.
- Black gram has a higher glycemic index than prunes.
Food types used in this article are Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +551.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +220.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +34.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +714% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +249.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +661.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +449.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +410.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +2633.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +3800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +30.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +435.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +114.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +37.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.18 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
63.88 g
Water:
30.92 g
Other:
2.64 g
Protein:
25.21 g
Fats:
1.64 g
Carbs:
58.99 g
Water:
10.8 g
Other:
3.36 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +186.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1056.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +331.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.3% |
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Carbs
~58.99g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.088 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.062 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.114 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.071 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -22.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +60.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1627.4% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 0.93mg | 7.57mg | 83% |
| Copper | 0.281mg | 0.981mg | 78% |
| Magnesium | 41mg | 267mg | 54% |
| Folate | 4µg | 216µg | 53% |
| Manganese | 0.299mg | 1.527mg | 53% |
| Vitamin K | 59.5µg | 50% | |
| Protein | 2.18g | 25.21g | 46% |
| Fiber | 7.1g | 18.3g | 45% |
| Phosphorus | 69mg | 379mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 0.44mg | 3.35mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.051mg | 0.273mg | 19% |
| Fructose | 12.45g | 16% | |
| Selenium | 0.3µg | 8.2µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.422mg | 0.906mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 138mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.062g | 1.071g | 7% |
| Potassium | 732mg | 983mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.205mg | 0.281mg | 6% |
| Calories | 240kcal | 341kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.186mg | 0.254mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 39µg | 1µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 0.43mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.882mg | 1.447mg | 3% |
| Choline | 10.1mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 0.38g | 1.64g | 2% |
| Carbs | 63.88g | 58.99g | 2% |
| Starch | 5.11g | 2% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 38mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.78g | 40.69g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.13g | N/A | |
| Saturated fat | 0.088g | 0.114g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.053g | 0.085g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.049mg | 0.875mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.041mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.066mg | 2.089mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.05mg | 1.674mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.016mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.052mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.056mg | 1.416mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.027mg | 0.706mg | 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
26%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
143%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Prunes is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.026g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Prunes is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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 richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.