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Pigeon pea raw vs. Sun-dried tomato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pigeon pea raw and Sun-dried tomato?

  • Pigeon pea raw is higher in Folate, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, Magnesium, and Zinc, yet Sun-dried tomato is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Sun-dried tomato's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 113% more.
  • Pigeon pea raw has 20 times more Folate than Sun-dried tomato. While Pigeon pea raw has 456µg of Folate, Sun-dried tomato has only 23µg.

We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained types 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 58% 14% 138% 101% 158% 21% 60% 35% 61% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.6%
Contains more IronIron +95.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +123.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +253.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +164%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +284.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +173.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +12.4%

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% 1.7% 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 339% 77% 0% 0% 48% 88% 68% 29% 74% 0% 0% 17% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +233.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +164.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1882.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4492.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +104.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +12.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
5% 14% 23% 54% 4%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 14.08 g
Carbs: 23.33 g
Water: 53.83 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +328.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +169.1%
Contains more FatsFats +845%
Contains more WaterWater +408.3%
~equal in Other ~3.7g

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
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.06 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +72091.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +153.1%

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 Sun-dried tomato
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Sun-dried tomato Opinion
Calories 343kcal 213kcal Pigeon pea raw
Protein 21.7g 5.06g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 1.49g 14.08g Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin C 0mg 101.8mg Sun-dried tomato
Net carbs 47.78g 17.53g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 62.78g 23.33g Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 183mg 81mg Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 130mg 47mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 1392mg 1565mg Sun-dried tomato
Iron 5.23mg 2.68mg Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g 5.8g Pigeon pea raw
Copper 1.057mg 0.473mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 2.76mg 0.78mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 367mg 139mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 17mg 266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 28IU 1286IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A 1µg 64µg Sun-dried tomato
Manganese 1.791mg 0.466mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 8.2µg 3µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.193mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.383mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 3.63mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.479mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.319mg Sun-dried tomato
Folate 456µg 23µg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.33g 1.893g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 8.663g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 2.06g Sun-dried tomato
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.037mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.767mg 0.128mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.121mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 1.549mg 0.185mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 1.521mg 0.186mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.243mg 0.044mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.131mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg 0.13mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.774mg 0.077mg Pigeon pea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Sun-dried tomato
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
57%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 249mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.563g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Sun-dried tomato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169384/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.