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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Urad Dal<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Urad Dal<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Ural Dal<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Urad Dal<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Urad Dal<\/a><\/li>
Precautions While Using Urad Dal<\/a><\/li>
Interaction with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nUrad dal, scientifically called Vigna mungo<\/em>, is a lentil most commonly used in South Indian households. It is also called Urd bean, Urad bean, Black lentil, Black matte bean, Mungo bean in English, and Urad dal in Hindi. Vigna mungo seeds are mainly a staple food, and the dehulled and split seeds (dhal in Hindi) are a typical dish in South Asia. It can be found in Asia, Madagascar, and Africa1<\/a><\/sup>. Vigna mungo<\/em> is a hairy and bushy annual plant that has an elaborate taproot. The stem is highly branched from the base. The plant is cultivated for its edible seeds in tropical countries, especially in Asia2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/span>Nutritional Value of Urad Dal<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Black gram split (urad dal) and whole urad dal have tremendous nutritional value. Urad dal is a good source of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, iron, and calcium. In addition, whole urad has dietary fibre, whereas urad dal (split urad) does not contain fibre. Among the phytochemicals, prominent phytochemicals present in urad dal are flavonoids and phenolic compounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The nutritional value table below is for 100 grams of urad dal, and the whole Urad is given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nutritional value of urad dal (black gram split) per 100 grams<\/strong>3<\/a><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Energy:<\/strong> 347 kcal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein: <\/strong>24 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Carbohydrates:<\/strong> 59.6 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Total Lipids:<\/strong> 1.4 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium:<\/strong> 154 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron:<\/strong> 3.8 mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Nutritional value of urad whole (black gram whole) per 100 grams<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Energy: <\/strong>371 Kcal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein:<\/strong> 25.7 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre, Total Dietary:<\/strong> 25.7 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sugar:<\/strong> 0 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium: <\/strong>57 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron:<\/strong> 5.14 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sodium:<\/strong> 29 mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Vitamins like tocopherols are also present in black gram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Urad Dal<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The seed coat of Urad contains various phytochemicals that may show many properties. Some of the properties of urad dal are mentioned below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may show an anti-diabetic potential<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show anti-allergic property 6<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show antimicrobial properties<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may show an antioxidant property 4<\/a>, 5<\/a><\/sup><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Black grams are used as a rich source of proteins and amino acids\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin E found in black grams has significant antioxidant potential<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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