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

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Significant differences between Pigeon pea raw and Squid

  • Pigeon pea raw has more Folate, Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin B1, however, Squid is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Iron.
  • Squid covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 225% more than Pigeon pea raw.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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 Magnesium +205%
Contains more Potassium +118.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Manganese +756.9%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +107.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +58%
Contains more Zinc +25.4%
Contains more Selenium +992.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.998
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 407% 43% 249% 57% 98% 95% 333% 28% 489%
Contains more Magnesium +205%
Contains more Potassium +118.5%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Manganese +756.9%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +107.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +58%
Contains more Zinc +25.4%
Contains more Selenium +992.7%
Equal in Copper - 0.998

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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Squid
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3682.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin A +2310.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +824.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.27
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 161% 44% 56% 76% 66% 342% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 0% 0% 29% 5% 399% 42% 54% 63% 18% 676% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3682.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more Folate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin A +2310.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +824.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.27

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +3728%
Contains more Protein +49.7%
Contains more Water +477.1%
Equal in Fats - 1.4
Equal in Other - 3.36
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
32% 61% 3%
Protein: 32.48 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 1.64 g
Water: 61.12 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more Carbs +3728%
Contains more Protein +49.7%
Contains more Water +477.1%
Equal in Fats - 1.4
Equal in Other - 3.36

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1250%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
35% 24% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.236 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.268 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +203.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1250%

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 Squid
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Squid Opinion
Net carbs 47.78g 1.64g Pigeon pea raw
Protein 21.7g 32.48g Squid
Fats 1.49g 1.4g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 62.78g 1.64g Pigeon pea raw
Calories 343kcal 158kcal Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g 0g Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 130mg 180mg Squid
Iron 5.23mg 10.84mg Squid
Magnesium 183mg 60mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 367mg 580mg Squid
Potassium 1392mg 637mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 17mg 744mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 2.76mg 3.46mg Squid
Copper 1.057mg 0.998mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 1.791mg 0.209mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 8.2µg 89.6µg Squid
Vitamin A 28IU 675IU Squid
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 203µg Squid
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg Squid
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.017mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 1.729mg Squid
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 2.189mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.9mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.27mg Pigeon pea raw
Folate 456µg 24µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.4µg Squid
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.364mg Squid
Threonine 0.767mg 1.398mg Squid
Isoleucine 0.785mg 1.414mg Squid
Leucine 1.549mg 2.287mg Squid
Lysine 1.521mg 2.427mg Squid
Methionine 0.243mg 0.733mg Squid
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 1.164mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg 1.419mg Squid
Histidine 0.774mg 0.624mg Pigeon pea raw
Cholesterol 0mg 224mg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.33g 0.236g Squid
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g Squid
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g Squid
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g Squid
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0.162g Squid
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.268g Pigeon pea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Squid
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
62%
Pigeon pea raw
110%
Squid
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
185%
Squid

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Squid
Squid is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.094g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Squid
Squid is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid
Squid is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 727mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
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.
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. Squid - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172010/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.