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Maple syrup vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between maple syrup and black gram?

  • Maple syrup is richer in vitamin B2 and manganese, yet black gram is richer in copper, iron, fiber, magnesium, folate, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin B6.
  • Black gram's daily need coverage for copper is 107% higher.
  • Maple syrup has 5 times more vitamin B2 than black gram. Maple syrup has 1.27mg of vitamin B2, while black gram has 0.254mg.
  • Black gram has a lower glycemic index than maple syrup.

We used Syrups, maple and Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 191% 41% 87% 284% 327% 91% 162% 5% 199% 45%
Contains less SodiumSodium -68.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +90.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1171.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +363.7%
Contains more IronIron +6781.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +5350%
Contains more ZincZinc +127.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18850%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1266.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 0% 0% 68% 59% 27% 54% 65% 0% 0% 162% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +400%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +313.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1686.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2416.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +13950%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
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 CarbsCarbs +13.6%
Contains more WaterWater +199.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +62925%
Contains more FatsFats +2633.3%
Contains more OtherOther +614.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 31% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
9% 7% 84%
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 -93.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +672.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +6200%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Maple syrup Black gram DV% diff.
Copper 0.018mg 0.981mg 107%
Iron 0.11mg 7.57mg 93%
Vitamin B2 1.27mg 0.254mg 78%
Fiber 0g 18.3g 73%
Manganese 2.908mg 1.527mg 60%
Magnesium 21mg 267mg 59%
Folate 0µg 216µg 54%
Phosphorus 2mg 379mg 54%
Protein 0.04g 25.21g 50%
Potassium 212mg 983mg 23%
Vitamin B6 0.002mg 0.281mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.036mg 0.906mg 17%
Zinc 1.47mg 3.35mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 0.273mg 17%
Selenium 0.6µg 8.2µg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.081mg 1.447mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 1.071g 7%
Calories 260kcal 341kcal 4%
Calcium 102mg 138mg 4%
Carbs 67.04g 58.99g 3%
Fats 0.06g 1.64g 2%
Fructose 0.52g 1%
Sodium 12mg 38mg 1%
Net carbs 67.04g 40.69g N/A
Sugar 60.46g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.007g 0.114g 0%
Choline 1.6mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.011g 0.085g 0%
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 0.875mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0%
Leucine 2.089mg 0%
Lysine 1.674mg 0%
Methionine 0.367mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.473mg 0%
Valine 1.416mg 0%
Histidine 0.706mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Maple syrup Black gram
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
24%
Maple syrup
34%
Black gram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
50%
Maple syrup
143%
Black gram

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.107g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 60.46g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram
Black gram is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
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 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.

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/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.