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

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What are the main differences between pigeon pea raw and shark raw?

  • Pigeon pea raw is richer in copper, folate, manganese, fiber, iron, vitamin B1, potassium, and magnesium, yet shark raw is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Pigeon pea raw's daily need coverage for copper is 114% higher.
  • Shark raw has a lower glycemic index than pigeon pea raw.

We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Fish, shark, mixed species, raw types in this comparison.

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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 35% 10% 14% 32% 11% 12% 90% 10% 2% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +273.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +282.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +770%
Contains more IronIron +522.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +3103%
Contains more ZincZinc +541.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +74.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11840%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +345.1%

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% 23% 20% 9% 11% 14% 55% 42% 92% 186% 0.25% 2.3% 35%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1431%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +201.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +15100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.938mg

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
21% 5% 74%
Protein: 20.98 g
Fats: 4.51 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 73.58 g
Other: 0.93 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +269.9%
Contains more FatsFats +202.7%
Contains more WaterWater +594.8%
~equal in Protein ~20.98g

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
24% 46% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.925 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.808 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.195 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +14966.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +46.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Shark raw DV% diff.
Copper 1.057mg 0.033mg 114%
Folate 456µg 3µg 113%
Manganese 1.791mg 0.015mg 77%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.49µg 62%
Fiber 15g 0g 60%
Iron 5.23mg 0.84mg 55%
Selenium 8.2µg 36.5µg 51%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.042mg 50%
Potassium 1392mg 160mg 36%
Magnesium 183mg 49mg 32%
Phosphorus 367mg 210mg 22%
Carbs 62.78g 0g 21%
Zinc 2.76mg 0.43mg 21%
Cholesterol 0mg 51mg 17%
Choline 65mg 12%
Calories 343kcal 130kcal 11%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.695mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.062mg 10%
Calcium 130mg 34mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.4mg 9%
Vitamin A 1µg 70µg 8%
Vitamin E 1mg 7%
Fats 1.49g 4.51g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 1.808g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 1.195g 3%
Saturated fat 0.33g 0.925g 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 24IU 3%
Sodium 17mg 79mg 3%
Protein 21.7g 20.98g 1%
Net carbs 47.78g 0g N/A
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 2.938mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.235mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0.92mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.967mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 1.705mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 1.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0.621mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.819mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 1.081mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.618mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.316g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.527g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.109g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Shark 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
57%
Pigeon pea raw
38%
Shark raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
41%
Shark raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shark raw
Shark raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Shark raw
Shark raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
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 - 62mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.595g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
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 raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/nutrients
  2. Shark raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173697/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.