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Pigeon pea raw vs. Chicken fingers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pigeon pea raw and chicken fingers

  • Pigeon pea raw has more copper, folate, manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, magnesium, and potassium; however, chicken fingers are richer in vitamin B3.
  • Pigeon pea raw's daily need coverage for copper is 110% more.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains 24 times more folate than chicken fingers. Pigeon pea raw contains 456µg of folate, while chicken fingers contain 19µg.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains less sodium.
  • Chicken fingers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chicken fingers is 46, while the glycemic index of pigeon pea raw is 22.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Fast foods, chicken tenders.

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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 131% 39% 123% 196% 352% 75% 157% 2.2% 234% 45%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 5.1% 33% 27% 23% 19% 121% 100% 30% 95%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +553.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +664.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +273.2%
Contains more IronIron +616.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1431.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +288.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +685.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +113.4%

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 0% 0.33% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 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 3.7% 1% 63% 3% 28% 41% 154% 75% 98% 20% 20% 14% 24%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +484.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +2300%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +50.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.179mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.244mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
19% 14% 17% 47% 3%
Protein: 19.22 g
Fats: 13.95 g
Carbs: 17.25 g
Water: 46.64 g
Other: 2.94 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +263.9%
Contains more OtherOther +17%
Contains more FatsFats +836.2%
Contains more WaterWater +340.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
19% 37% 44%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.83 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.783 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40150%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +610.4%

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 raw Chicken fingers
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Chicken fingers DV% diff.
Copper 1.057mg 0.069mg 110%
Folate 456µg 19µg 109%
Manganese 1.791mg 0.228mg 68%
Iron 5.23mg 0.73mg 56%
Fiber 15g 1.2g 55%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.11mg 44%
Magnesium 183mg 28mg 37%
Sodium 17mg 769mg 33%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 8.217mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 5.783g 33%
Potassium 1392mg 373mg 30%
Vitamin E 3.17mg 21%
Fats 1.49g 13.95g 19%
Zinc 2.76mg 0.71mg 19%
Selenium 8.2µg 17.5µg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Carbs 62.78g 17.25g 15%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 4.83g 12%
Phosphorus 367mg 282mg 12%
Calcium 130mg 17mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.426mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.33g 2.493g 10%
Choline 43.7mg 8%
Starch 17.03g 7%
Vitamin K 8µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Protein 21.7g 19.22g 5%
Calories 343kcal 271kcal 4%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.179mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 7IU 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg 1%
Net carbs 47.78g 16.05g N/A
Sugar 0.4g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 1.244mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.052g N/A
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.222mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0.803mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.845mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 1.553mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 1.616mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0.518mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 1.437mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.908mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.655mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.211g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.439g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Chicken fingers
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
57%
Pigeon pea raw
42%
Chicken fingers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
47%
Chicken fingers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 752mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.163g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chicken fingers
Chicken fingers 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. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/nutrients
  2. Chicken fingers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173321/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.