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Sardine vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sardine and Pigeon pea

  • Sardine has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Pigeon pea is richer in Fiber, and Folate.
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 373% more than Pigeon pea.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone 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 +788.4%
Contains more Iron +163.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +311.8%
Contains more Zinc +45.6%
Contains more Selenium +1717.2%
Contains more Magnesium +17.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +44.6%
Contains more Manganese +363.9%
Equal in Potassium - 384
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Calcium +788.4%
Contains more Iron +163.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +311.8%
Contains more Zinc +45.6%
Contains more Selenium +1717.2%
Contains more Magnesium +17.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +44.6%
Contains more Manganese +363.9%
Equal in Potassium - 384

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 +3500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +284.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +571.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.5%
Contains more Folate +1010%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
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 +3500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +284.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +571.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.5%
Contains more Folate +1010%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +264.2%
Contains more Fats +2913.2%
Contains more Other +307.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15%
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 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 +264.2%
Contains more Fats +2913.2%
Contains more Other +307.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128866.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2411.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128866.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2411.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 0g 16.55g Pigeon pea
Protein 24.62g 6.76g Sardine
Fats 11.45g 0.38g Sardine
Carbs 0g 23.25g Pigeon pea
Calories 208kcal 121kcal Sardine
Fiber 0g 6.7g Pigeon pea
Calcium 382mg 43mg Sardine
Iron 2.92mg 1.11mg Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 46mg Pigeon pea
Phosphorus 490mg 119mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 384mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 5mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 1.31mg 0.9mg Sardine
Copper 0.186mg 0.269mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.108mg 0.501mg Pigeon pea
Selenium 52.7µg 2.9µg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 3IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 32µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.146mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.059mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 0.781mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.319mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.05mg Sardine
Folate 10µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 0µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.066mg Sardine
Threonine 1.079mg 0.239mg Sardine
Isoleucine 1.134mg 0.245mg Sardine
Leucine 2.001mg 0.483mg Sardine
Lysine 2.26mg 0.474mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.076mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 0.579mg Sardine
Valine 1.268mg 0.292mg Sardine
Histidine 0.725mg 0.241mg Sardine
Cholesterol 142mg 0mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.003g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.205g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine 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
131%
Sardine
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.445g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $6)

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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.