Quinoa vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between quinoa and black gram
- The amount of copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, folate, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and vitamin B1 in black gram is higher than in quinoa.
- Black gram covers your daily copper needs 88% more than quinoa.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Quinoa, cooked 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 | -81.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +317.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +711.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +471.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +408.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +410.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +207.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +149.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +142% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +192.9% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +155.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +251.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +128.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +414.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
1.92 g
Carbs:
21.3 g
Water:
71.61 g
Other:
0.77 g
Protein:
25.21 g
Fats:
1.64 g
Carbs:
58.99 g
Water:
10.8 g
Other:
3.36 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +17.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +563.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +473% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +176.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +336.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.231 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.078 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.114 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.071 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +521.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -50.6% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~1.071g
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.192mg | 0.981mg | 88% |
| Iron | 1.49mg | 7.57mg | 76% |
| Fiber | 2.8g | 18.3g | 62% |
| Magnesium | 64mg | 267mg | 48% |
| Folate | 42µg | 216µg | 44% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 25.21g | 42% |
| Manganese | 0.631mg | 1.527mg | 39% |
| Phosphorus | 152mg | 379mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 172mg | 983mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 1.09mg | 3.35mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.906mg | 18% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.107mg | 0.273mg | 14% |
| Carbs | 21.3g | 58.99g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.123mg | 0.281mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 138mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.11mg | 0.254mg | 11% |
| Calories | 120kcal | 341kcal | 11% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 8.2µg | 10% |
| Starch | 17.63g | 7% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.412mg | 1.447mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.63mg | 4% | |
| Choline | 23mg | 4% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.231g | 0.114g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.528g | 0.085g | 1% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.92g | 1.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 18.5g | 40.69g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.87g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.078g | 1.071g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.052mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.131mg | 0.875mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.157mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.261mg | 2.089mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.239mg | 1.674mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.096mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.185mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.185mg | 1.416mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.127mg | 0.706mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.015g | N/A |
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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
11%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
143%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)