Black gram vs. Mussels — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are black gram and mussels different?
- Black gram is richer in copper, fiber, magnesium, folate, and potassium, while mussels is higher in vitamin B12, manganese, selenium, and vitamin C.
- Mussels covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 1000% more than black gram.
Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat types were used in this article.
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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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +621.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +318.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +266.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +12.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +558.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +345.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +992.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +181% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +184.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +9000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +65.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +107.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
25.21 g
Fats:
1.64 g
Carbs:
58.99 g
Water:
10.8 g
Other:
3.36 g
Protein:
23.8 g
Fats:
4.48 g
Carbs:
7.39 g
Water:
61.15 g
Other:
3.18 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +698.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +173.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +466.2% |
~equal in
Protein
~23.8g
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Other
~3.18g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.114 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.071 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.85 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.212 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1092.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +13.2% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 24µg | 1000% |
| Manganese | 1.527mg | 6.8mg | 229% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 89.6µg | 148% |
| Copper | 0.981mg | 0.149mg | 92% |
| Fiber | 18.3g | 0g | 73% |
| Magnesium | 267mg | 37mg | 55% |
| Folate | 216µg | 76µg | 35% |
| Potassium | 983mg | 268mg | 21% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 56mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 58.99g | 7.39g | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 13.6mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.281mg | 0.1mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 369mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 379mg | 285mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.254mg | 0.42mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 138mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Iron | 7.57mg | 6.72mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.447mg | 3mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 91µg | 10% |
| Calories | 341kcal | 172kcal | 8% |
| Zinc | 3.35mg | 2.67mg | 6% |
| Fats | 1.64g | 4.48g | 4% |
| Protein | 25.21g | 23.8g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.114g | 0.85g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.273mg | 0.3mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.085g | 1.014g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.906mg | 0.95mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 1.212g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 40.69g | 7.39g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.263mg | 0.267mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.875mg | 1.025mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.287mg | 1.036mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.089mg | 1.676mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.674mg | 1.779mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.367mg | 0.537mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.473mg | 0.853mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.416mg | 1.04mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.706mg | 0.457mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.276g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.506g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.044g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
34%
265%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
198%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mussels is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black gram is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 331mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.736g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Black gram is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram is cheaper (difference - $5.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)