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Swordfish vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between swordfish and black gram

  • Swordfish has more vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3; however, black gram has more copper, iron, fiber, manganese, magnesium, and folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin D for swordfish is 111% higher.
  • Black gram has a higher glycemic index than swordfish.

Food types used in this article are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Mungo beans, mature seeds, raw.

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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 25% 1.8% 44% 17% 15% 21% 130% 13% 1.7% 374%
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%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +735.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +662.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97%
Contains more IronIron +1582.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2032.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +329.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11646.2%

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% 14% 48% 249% 22% 15% 174% 25% 142% 203% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +539.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +303.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +117.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +10700%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
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 FatsFats +383.5%
Contains more WaterWater +532%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +833.3%
~equal in Protein ~25.21g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 52% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.911 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.368 g
9% 7% 84%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.114 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.071 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4069.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Black gram DV% diff.
Selenium 68.5µg 8.2µg 110%
Copper 0.046mg 0.981mg 104%
Iron 0.45mg 7.57mg 89%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg 83%
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU 83%
Fiber 0g 18.3g 73%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg 68%
Manganese 0.013mg 1.527mg 66%
Magnesium 35mg 267mg 55%
Folate 2µg 216µg 54%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 1.447mg 49%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.281mg 26%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Zinc 0.78mg 3.35mg 23%
Carbs 0g 58.99g 20%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.273mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.254mg 15%
Potassium 499mg 983mg 14%
Choline 77.5mg 14%
Calcium 6mg 138mg 13%
Phosphorus 304mg 379mg 11%
Fats 7.93g 1.64g 10%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 0.906mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 0.085g 9%
Saturated fat 1.911g 0.114g 8%
Calories 172kcal 341kcal 8%
Vitamin A 43µg 1µg 5%
Protein 23.45g 25.21g 4%
Sodium 97mg 38mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 1.071g 2%
Net carbs 0g 40.69g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.263mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.875mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 1.287mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 2.089mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 1.674mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.367mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 1.473mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 1.416mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.706mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Swordfish Black gram
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
72%
Swordfish
34%
Black gram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
143%
Black gram

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
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 - 59mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.797g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals

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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.