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Black gram vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between black gram and sardine

  • Black gram has more copper, fiber, manganese, iron, magnesium, and folate, while sardine has more vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin D.
  • Sardine's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 373% higher.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of sardine is 0, while the glycemic index of black gram is 43.

The food types used in this comparison are Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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 191% 41% 87% 284% 327% 91% 162% 5% 199% 45%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +584.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +147.6%
Contains more IronIron +159.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +427.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +155.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -87.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1313.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +542.7%

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% 0.33% 0% 0% 68% 59% 27% 54% 65% 0% 0% 162% 0%
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% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +241.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +41.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +68.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2060%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +262.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 59% 11% 3%
Protein: 25.21 g
Fats: 1.64 g
Carbs: 58.99 g
Water: 10.8 g
Other: 3.36 g
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +598.2%
Contains more WaterWater +451.9%
Contains more OtherOther +28.6%
~equal in Protein ~24.62g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 7% 84%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.114 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.071 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4451.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +380.7%

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 Sardine
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black gram Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Copper 0.981mg 0.186mg 88%
Selenium 8.2µg 52.7µg 81%
Fiber 18.3g 0g 73%
Manganese 1.527mg 0.108mg 62%
Iron 7.57mg 2.92mg 58%
Magnesium 267mg 39mg 54%
Folate 216µg 10µg 52%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 5.148g 27%
Calcium 138mg 382mg 24%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Vitamin B3 1.447mg 5.245mg 24%
Carbs 58.99g 0g 20%
Zinc 3.35mg 1.31mg 19%
Potassium 983mg 397mg 17%
Vitamin B1 0.273mg 0.08mg 16%
Phosphorus 379mg 490mg 16%
Fats 1.64g 11.45g 15%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Choline 75mg 14%
Sodium 38mg 307mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.085g 3.869g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.281mg 0.167mg 9%
Calories 341kcal 208kcal 7%
Saturated fat 0.114g 1.528g 6%
Vitamin B5 0.906mg 0.642mg 5%
Vitamin A 1µg 32µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.227mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Protein 25.21g 24.62g 1%
Net carbs 40.69g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.875mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.287mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 2.089mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 1.674mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.367mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.473mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 1.416mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.706mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Black gram Sardine
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
34%
Black gram
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Black gram
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 269mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.414g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram
Black gram is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.