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Crab meat vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are crab meat and pigeon pea raw different?

  • Crab meat is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc, while pigeon pea raw is higher in folate, manganese, fiber, iron, vitamin B1, and potassium.
  • Crab meat covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 479% more than pigeon pea raw.
  • Crab meat contains 63 times more sodium than pigeon pea raw. Crab meat contains 1072mg of sodium, while pigeon pea raw contains 17mg.
  • Pigeon pea raw has a higher glycemic index (22) than crab meat (0).

Crustaceans, crab, alaska king, cooked, moist heat and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 45% 18% 23% 29% 394% 208% 120% 140% 5.2% 218%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 39% 123% 196% 352% 75% 157% 2.2% 234% 45%
Contains more CopperCopper +11.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +176.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +387.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +190.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +120.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +431.3%
Contains more IronIron +588.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4377.5%

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 25% 3% 0% 0% 13% 13% 25% 24% 42% 1438% 0% 38% 0%
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% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1113.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +121.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +216.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +794.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 78%
Protein: 19.35 g
Fats: 1.54 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 77.55 g
Other: 1.56 g
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Contains more WaterWater +632.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +120.5%
~equal in Fats ~1.49g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 22% 63%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.133 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.536 g
29% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -59.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1441.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +51.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crab meat Pigeon pea raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 11.5µg 0µg 479%
Folate 51µg 456µg 101%
Manganese 0.04mg 1.791mg 76%
Fiber 0g 15g 60%
Selenium 40µg 8.2µg 58%
Iron 0.76mg 5.23mg 56%
Vitamin B1 0.053mg 0.643mg 49%
Sodium 1072mg 17mg 46%
Zinc 7.62mg 2.76mg 44%
Potassium 262mg 1392mg 33%
Magnesium 63mg 183mg 29%
Carbs 0g 62.78g 21%
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.4mg 1.266mg 17%
Copper 1.182mg 1.057mg 14%
Phosphorus 280mg 367mg 12%
Calories 97kcal 343kcal 12%
Vitamin B3 1.34mg 2.965mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.055mg 0.187mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.18mg 0.283mg 8%
Vitamin C 7.6mg 0mg 8%
Calcium 59mg 130mg 7%
Protein 19.35g 21.7g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.536g 0.814g 2%
Vitamin A 9µg 1µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.133g 0.33g 1%
Fats 1.54g 1.49g 0%
Net carbs 0g 47.78g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.185g 0.012g 0%
Tryptophan 0.269mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.783mg 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.785mg 0%
Leucine 1.536mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.684mg 1.521mg 0%
Methionine 0.545mg 0.243mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.817mg 1.858mg 0%
Valine 0.91mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.393mg 0.774mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.295g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.118g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.031g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Crab meat Pigeon pea raw
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
125%
Crab meat
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
120%
Crab meat
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1055mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $11)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.197g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Crab meat
Crab meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Crab meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174202/nutrients
  2. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/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.