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Pigeon pea vs. Tofu — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pigeon pea and Tofu different?

  • Pigeon pea is richer in Folate, and Fiber, while Tofu is higher in Calcium, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Tofu covers your daily need of Calcium 64% more than Pigeon pea.
  • Pigeon pea contains 4 times more Folate than Tofu. Pigeon pea contains 111µg of Folate, while Tofu contains 29µg.
  • Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat.

Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Tofu, raw, firm, prepared with calcium sulfate 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 Potassium +62%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Contains more Calcium +1488.4%
Contains more Iron +139.6%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.7%
Contains more Zinc +74.4%
Contains more Copper +40.5%
Contains more Manganese +135.7%
Contains more Selenium +500%
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 205% 100% 42% 82% 21% 2% 43% 126% 155% 95%
Contains more Potassium +62%
Contains less Sodium -64.3%
Contains more Calcium +1488.4%
Contains more Iron +139.6%
Contains more Magnesium +26.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +59.7%
Contains more Zinc +74.4%
Contains more Copper +40.5%
Contains more Manganese +135.7%
Contains more Selenium +500%

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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Tofu
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.8%
Contains more Folate +282.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +5433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.158
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 10% 0% 0% 1% 40% 24% 8% 8% 22% 22% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +105%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +139.8%
Contains more Folate +282.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +5433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +72.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.158

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +736.3%
Contains more Protein +155.5%
Contains more Fats +2194.7%
Contains more Other +32.1%
Equal in Water - 69.83
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
17% 9% 3% 70%
Protein: 17.27 g
Fats: 8.72 g
Carbs: 2.78 g
Water: 69.83 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more Carbs +736.3%
Contains more Protein +155.5%
Contains more Fats +2194.7%
Contains more Other +32.1%
Equal in Water - 69.83

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64066.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2300.5%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.261 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.925 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.921 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64066.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2300.5%

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 Tofu
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Tofu Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 0.48g Pigeon pea
Protein 6.76g 17.27g Tofu
Fats 0.38g 8.72g Tofu
Carbs 23.25g 2.78g Pigeon pea
Calories 121kcal 144kcal Tofu
Fiber 6.7g 2.3g Pigeon pea
Calcium 43mg 683mg Tofu
Iron 1.11mg 2.66mg Tofu
Magnesium 46mg 58mg Tofu
Phosphorus 119mg 190mg Tofu
Potassium 384mg 237mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 5mg 14mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.9mg 1.57mg Tofu
Copper 0.269mg 0.378mg Tofu
Manganese 0.501mg 1.181mg Tofu
Selenium 2.9µg 17.4µg Tofu
Vitamin A 3IU 166IU Tofu
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg Tofu
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.158mg Tofu
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.102mg Tofu
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 0.381mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.133mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.092mg Tofu
Folate 111µg 29µg Pigeon pea
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.235mg Tofu
Threonine 0.239mg 0.785mg Tofu
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.849mg Tofu
Leucine 0.483mg 1.392mg Tofu
Lysine 0.474mg 0.883mg Tofu
Methionine 0.076mg 0.211mg Tofu
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 0.835mg Tofu
Valine 0.292mg 0.87mg Tofu
Histidine 0.241mg 0.431mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 0.083g 1.261g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 1.925g Tofu
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 4.921g Tofu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Tofu
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
11%
Tofu
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
87%
Tofu

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tofu
Tofu is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Tofu
Tofu is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.178g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/nutrients
  2. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172475/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.