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Pigeon pea raw vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pigeon pea raw and sardine different?

  • Pigeon pea raw is higher in folate, copper, manganese, fiber, vitamin B1, and magnesium; however, sardine is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for sardine is 373% higher.
  • Sardine has a lower glycemic index (0) than pigeon pea raw (22).

Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone are the varieties 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 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 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +369.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +250.6%
Contains more IronIron +79.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +468.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +110.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1558.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +193.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +542.7%

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 0% 11% 41% 72% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +703.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +69.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +4460%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3100%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +76.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.5%
Contains more FatsFats +668.5%
Contains more WaterWater +462.9%
Contains more OtherOther +25.6%

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
14% 37% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +32141.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +532.4%

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 Sardine
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Sardine DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg 373%
Folate 456µg 10µg 112%
Copper 1.057mg 0.186mg 97%
Selenium 8.2µg 52.7µg 81%
Manganese 1.791mg 0.108mg 73%
Fiber 15g 0g 60%
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg 47%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.08mg 47%
Magnesium 183mg 39mg 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 5.148g 29%
Potassium 1392mg 397mg 29%
Iron 5.23mg 2.92mg 29%
Calcium 130mg 382mg 25%
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg 24%
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU 24%
Carbs 62.78g 0g 21%
Phosphorus 367mg 490mg 18%
Fats 1.49g 11.45g 15%
Vitamin E 2.04mg 14%
Choline 75mg 14%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 5.245mg 14%
Sodium 17mg 307mg 13%
Zinc 2.76mg 1.31mg 13%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.642mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 3.869g 10%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.167mg 9%
Calories 343kcal 208kcal 7%
Protein 21.7g 24.62g 6%
Saturated fat 0.33g 1.528g 5%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.227mg 3%
Vitamin A 1µg 32µg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Net carbs 47.78g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.276mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 1.079mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 1.134mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 2.001mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 2.26mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0.729mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.961mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 1.268mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.725mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Sardine
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
119%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

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 Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 290mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.198g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $6)
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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/nutrients
  2. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.