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Black gram vs. Fish oil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Black gram and Fish oil

  • The amount of Copper, Iron, Fiber, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Folate, and Zinc in Black gram is higher than in Fish oil.
  • Fish oil covers your daily need of Cholesterol 255% more than Black gram.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Black gram is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw and Fish oil, herring.

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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.
Black gram
Black gram
9
:
1
Fish oil
Fish oil
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Black gram
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 284% 191% 163% 87% 5% 92% 327% 200% 45%
Fish oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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.
Black gram
Black gram
8
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0
Fish oil
Fish oil
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Black gram
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 69% 59% 28% 55% 65% 162% 0% 0%
Fish oil
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black gram
Black gram
4
:
1
Fish oil
Fish oil
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +5997.6%
Black gram
25% 59% 11% 3%
Protein: 25.21 g
Fats: 1.64 g
Carbs: 58.99 g
Water: 10.8 g
Other: 3.36 g
Fish oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +5997.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Black gram
Black gram
1
:
2
Fish oil
Fish oil
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66445.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1357%
Black gram
9% 7% 84%
Saturated Fat: 0.114 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Fish oil
23% 61% 17%
Saturated Fat: 21.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 56.564 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.604 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +66445.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1357%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black gram Fish oil Opinion
Net carbs 40.69g 0g Black gram
Protein 25.21g 0g Black gram
Fats 1.64g 100g Fish oil
Carbs 58.99g 0g Black gram
Calories 341kcal 902kcal Fish oil
Fiber 18.3g 0g Black gram
Calcium 138mg 0mg Black gram
Iron 7.57mg 0mg Black gram
Magnesium 267mg 0mg Black gram
Phosphorus 379mg 0mg Black gram
Potassium 983mg 0mg Black gram
Sodium 38mg 0mg Fish oil
Zinc 3.35mg 0mg Black gram
Copper 0.981mg 0mg Black gram
Manganese 1.527mg 0mg Black gram
Selenium 8.2µg 0µg Black gram
Vitamin A 23IU 0IU Black gram
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Black gram
Vitamin B1 0.273mg 0mg Black gram
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0mg Black gram
Vitamin B3 1.447mg 0mg Black gram
Vitamin B5 0.906mg 0mg Black gram
Vitamin B6 0.281mg 0mg Black gram
Folate 216µg 0µg Black gram
Tryptophan 0.263mg Black gram
Threonine 0.875mg Black gram
Isoleucine 1.287mg Black gram
Leucine 2.089mg Black gram
Lysine 1.674mg Black gram
Methionine 0.367mg Black gram
Phenylalanine 1.473mg Black gram
Valine 1.416mg Black gram
Histidine 0.706mg Black gram
Cholesterol 0mg 766mg Black gram
Saturated Fat 0.114g 21.29g Black gram
Omega-3 - DHA 4.206g Fish oil
Omega-3 - EPA 6.273g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0.619g Fish oil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.085g 56.564g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 15.604g Fish oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Black gram Fish oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
36%
Black gram
0%
Fish oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Black gram
0%
Fish oil

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.176g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram
Black gram is cheaper (difference - $3.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black gram
Black gram is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Black gram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174259/nutrients
  2. Fish oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172340/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.