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Pigeon pea vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pigeon pea and Liver

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Copper in Liver is higher than in Pigeon pea.
  • Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 778% more than Pigeon pea.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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 +330%
Contains more Magnesium +228.6%
Contains more Potassium +156%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Manganese +67%
Contains more Iron +1514.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.5%
Contains more Zinc +646.7%
Contains more Copper +135.7%
Contains more Selenium +2227.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Contains more Calcium +330%
Contains more Magnesium +228.6%
Contains more Potassium +156%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Manganese +67%
Contains more Iron +1514.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.5%
Contains more Zinc +646.7%
Contains more Copper +135.7%
Contains more Selenium +2227.6%

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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Liver
Contains more Vitamin A +599800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3622%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1396.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1040%
Contains more Folate +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +599800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3622%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1396.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1040%
Contains more Folate +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +518.4%
Contains more Protein +284.9%
Contains more Fats +1057.9%
Contains more Other +41.5%
Equal in Water - 64.32
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Carbs +518.4%
Contains more Protein +284.9%
Contains more Fats +1057.9%
Contains more Other +41.5%
Equal in Water - 64.32

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +412.2%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +412.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Liver Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 3.76g Pigeon pea
Protein 6.76g 26.02g Liver
Fats 0.38g 4.4g Liver
Carbs 23.25g 3.76g Pigeon pea
Calories 121kcal 165kcal Liver
Fiber 6.7g 0g Pigeon pea
Calcium 43mg 10mg Pigeon pea
Iron 1.11mg 17.92mg Liver
Magnesium 46mg 14mg Pigeon pea
Phosphorus 119mg 241mg Liver
Potassium 384mg 150mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 5mg 49mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.9mg 6.72mg Liver
Copper 0.269mg 0.634mg Liver
Manganese 0.501mg 0.3mg Pigeon pea
Selenium 2.9µg 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin A 3IU 17997IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5405µg Liver
Vitamin C 0mg 23.6mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.258mg Liver
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 2.196mg Liver
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 8.435mg Liver
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.57mg Liver
Folate 111µg 163µg Liver
Vitamin B12 0µg 18.67µg Liver
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 0.239mg 1.107mg Liver
Isoleucine 0.245mg 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 0.483mg 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 0.474mg 2.007mg Liver
Methionine 0.076mg 0.645mg Liver
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 1.274mg Liver
Valine 0.292mg 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.241mg 0.708mg Liver
Cholesterol 0mg 355mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.083g 1.41g Pigeon pea
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.63g Liver
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 1.05g Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Liver
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
15%
Pigeon pea
397%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.327g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/nutrients
  2. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.