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Oysters vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Oysters and Pigeon pea

  • Oysters has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Iron, Selenium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B2, while Pigeon pea has more Fiber, and Folate.
  • Oysters's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 729% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 Calcium +169.8%
Contains more Iron +729.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +63%
Contains more Zinc +8633.3%
Contains more Copper +2021.6%
Contains more Manganese +18%
Contains more Selenium +1262.1%
Contains more Magnesium +31.4%
Contains more Potassium +176.3%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Calcium +169.8%
Contains more Iron +729.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +63%
Contains more Zinc +8633.3%
Contains more Copper +2021.6%
Contains more Manganese +18%
Contains more Selenium +1262.1%
Contains more Magnesium +31.4%
Contains more Potassium +176.3%
Contains less Sodium -97%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +2833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +205.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +305.6%
Contains more Folate +692.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 20% 12% 84% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +205.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +136.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +22%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +305.6%
Contains more Folate +692.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +68.9%
Contains more Fats +800%
Contains more Water +14.1%
Contains more Other +43.4%
Contains more Carbs +326.6%
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Protein +68.9%
Contains more Fats +800%
Contains more Water +14.1%
Contains more Other +43.4%
Contains more Carbs +326.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16766.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +415.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +16766.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +415.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 16.55g Pigeon pea
Protein 11.42g 6.76g Oysters
Fats 3.42g 0.38g Oysters
Carbs 5.45g 23.25g Pigeon pea
Calories 102kcal 121kcal Pigeon pea
Starch 0.9g Oysters
Sugar 1.23g Pigeon pea
Fiber 0g 6.7g Pigeon pea
Calcium 116mg 43mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 1.11mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 46mg Pigeon pea
Phosphorus 194mg 119mg Oysters
Potassium 139mg 384mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 166mg 5mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 78.6mg 0.9mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 0.269mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 0.501mg Oysters
Selenium 39.5µg 2.9µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 3IU Oysters
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Oysters
Vitamin E 1.7mg Oysters
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Oysters
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.146mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.059mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 0.781mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.319mg Oysters
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 0.05mg Oysters
Folate 14µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 0µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.066mg Oysters
Threonine 0.046mg 0.239mg Pigeon pea
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.245mg Oysters
Leucine 0.716mg 0.483mg Oysters
Lysine 0.762mg 0.474mg Oysters
Methionine 0.257mg 0.076mg Oysters
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 0.579mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.523mg 0.292mg Oysters
Histidine 0.22mg 0.241mg Pigeon pea
Cholesterol 79mg 0mg Pigeon pea
Trans Fat 0.068g 0g Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.948g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 0.003g Oysters
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 0.205g Oysters
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g Oysters
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oysters Pigeon pea
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
197%
Oysters
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 161mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.865g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oysters
Oysters is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/nutrients
  2. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/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.