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Poppy seed vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Poppy seed and Black gram?

  • Poppy seed is richer in Manganese, Calcium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Iron, and Magnesium, yet Black gram is richer in Folate.
  • Poppy seed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 225% higher.
  • Poppy seed has 40 times more Saturated Fat than Black gram. Poppy seed has 4.517g of Saturated Fat, while Black gram has 0.114g.

We used Spices, poppy seed 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.
Poppy seed
Poppy seed
9
:
1
Black gram
Black gram
Contains more Calcium +942%
Contains more Iron +28.9%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.6%
Contains less Sodium -31.6%
Contains more Zinc +135.8%
Contains more Copper +65.9%
Contains more Manganese +339.2%
Contains more Selenium +64.6%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%
Poppy seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 432% 366% 248% 373% 64% 4% 216% 543% 875% 74%
Black gram
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 284% 191% 163% 87% 5% 92% 327% 200% 45%
Contains more Calcium +942%
Contains more Iron +28.9%
Contains more Magnesium +30%
Contains more Phosphorus +129.6%
Contains less Sodium -31.6%
Contains more Zinc +135.8%
Contains more Copper +65.9%
Contains more Manganese +339.2%
Contains more Selenium +64.6%
Contains more Potassium +36.7%

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.
Poppy seed
Poppy seed
4
:
6
Black gram
Black gram
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Folate +163.4%
Poppy seed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 36% 0% 4% 214% 24% 17% 20% 57% 62% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +61.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +179.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +13.8%
Contains more Folate +163.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poppy seed
Poppy seed
2
:
3
Black gram
Black gram
Contains more Fats +2434.1%
Contains more Other +89.6%
Contains more Protein +40.1%
Contains more Carbs +109.7%
Contains more Water +81.5%
Poppy seed
18% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
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
Contains more Fats +2434.1%
Contains more Other +89.6%
Contains more Protein +40.1%
Contains more Carbs +109.7%
Contains more Water +81.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Poppy seed
Poppy seed
2
:
1
Black gram
Black gram
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6937.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2567.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Poppy seed
12% 15% 73%
Saturated Fat: 4.517 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.569 g
Black gram
9% 7% 84%
Saturated Fat: 0.114 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6937.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2567.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Poppy seed Black gram Opinion
Net carbs 8.63g 40.69g Black gram
Protein 17.99g 25.21g Black gram
Fats 41.56g 1.64g Poppy seed
Carbs 28.13g 58.99g Black gram
Calories 525kcal 341kcal Poppy seed
Fructose 0.29g Poppy seed
Sugar 2.99g Black gram
Fiber 19.5g 18.3g Poppy seed
Calcium 1438mg 138mg Poppy seed
Iron 9.76mg 7.57mg Poppy seed
Magnesium 347mg 267mg Poppy seed
Phosphorus 870mg 379mg Poppy seed
Potassium 719mg 983mg Black gram
Sodium 26mg 38mg Poppy seed
Zinc 7.9mg 3.35mg Poppy seed
Copper 1.627mg 0.981mg Poppy seed
Manganese 6.707mg 1.527mg Poppy seed
Selenium 13.5µg 8.2µg Poppy seed
Vitamin A 0IU 23IU Black gram
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Black gram
Vitamin E 1.77mg Poppy seed
Vitamin C 1mg 0mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B1 0.854mg 0.273mg Poppy seed
Vitamin B2 0.1mg 0.254mg Black gram
Vitamin B3 0.896mg 1.447mg Black gram
Vitamin B5 0.324mg 0.906mg Black gram
Vitamin B6 0.247mg 0.281mg Black gram
Folate 82µg 216µg Black gram
Tryptophan 0.184mg 0.263mg Black gram
Threonine 0.686mg 0.875mg Black gram
Isoleucine 0.819mg 1.287mg Black gram
Leucine 1.321mg 2.089mg Black gram
Lysine 0.952mg 1.674mg Black gram
Methionine 0.502mg 0.367mg Poppy seed
Phenylalanine 0.758mg 1.473mg Black gram
Valine 1.095mg 1.416mg Black gram
Histidine 0.471mg 0.706mg Black gram
Saturated Fat 4.517g 0.114g Black gram
Monounsaturated Fat 5.982g 0.085g Poppy seed
Polyunsaturated fat 28.569g 1.071g Poppy seed
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g Poppy seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Poppy seed Black gram
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%
Poppy seed
36%
Black gram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
319%
Poppy seed
143%
Black gram

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.403g)
Which food is cheaper?
Black gram
Black gram is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.