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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.
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%
Squid
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 54% 56% 407% 333% 94% 249% 97% 27% 489%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +205%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +118.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +756.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.5%
Contains more IronIron +107.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +992.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.998mg

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%
Squid
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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 28% 68% 0% 0% 4.3% 399% 41% 54% 62% 675% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3682.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +20200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +824.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.27mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Squid
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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 CarbsCarbs +3728%
Contains more ProteinProtein +49.7%
Contains more WaterWater +477.1%
~equal in Fats ~1.4g
~equal in Other ~3.36g

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
Squid
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35% 24% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.236 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.162 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.268 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +203.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Squid DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 5.4µg 225%
Selenium 8.2µg 89.6µg 148%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 1.729mg 119%
Folate 456µg 24µg 108%
Cholesterol 0mg 224mg 75%
Iron 5.23mg 10.84mg 70%
Manganese 1.791mg 0.209mg 69%
Fiber 15g 0g 60%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.017mg 52%
Sodium 17mg 744mg 32%
Phosphorus 367mg 580mg 30%
Magnesium 183mg 60mg 29%
Vitamin A 1µg 203µg 22%
Protein 21.7g 32.48g 22%
Potassium 1392mg 637mg 22%
Carbs 62.78g 1.64g 20%
Calories 343kcal 158kcal 9%
Vitamin C 0mg 8.5mg 9%
Copper 1.057mg 0.998mg 7%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.9mg 7%
Zinc 2.76mg 3.46mg 6%
Calcium 130mg 180mg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 2.189mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.268g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.27mg 1%
Fats 1.49g 1.4g 0%
Net carbs 47.78g 1.64g N/A
Saturated fat 0.33g 0.236g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 0.162g 0%
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.364mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 1.398mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 1.414mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 2.287mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 2.427mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0.733mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 1.164mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 1.419mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.624mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.078g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.132g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.012g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Squid
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
104%
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 is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 727mg)
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.