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

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Important differences between Pigeon pea raw and Tuna

  • Pigeon pea raw has more Folate, Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Tuna is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6.
  • Tuna's daily need coverage for Selenium is 182% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Fish, tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked, dry 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.
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
9
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1
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +3150%
Contains more Iron +468.5%
Contains more Magnesium +335.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains more Potassium +164.1%
Contains less Sodium -68.5%
Contains more Zinc +513.3%
Contains more Copper +2358.1%
Contains more Manganese +13676.9%
Contains more Selenium +1219.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 333
Pigeon pea raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +3150%
Contains more Iron +468.5%
Contains more Magnesium +335.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +10.2%
Contains more Potassium +164.1%
Contains less Sodium -68.5%
Contains more Zinc +513.3%
Contains more Copper +2358.1%
Contains more Manganese +13676.9%
Contains more Selenium +1219.5%
Equal in Phosphorus - 333

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.
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
4
:
7
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Vitamin B1 +379.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +279%
Contains more Folate +22700%
Contains more Vitamin A +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +644.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Pigeon pea raw
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%
Tuna
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 6% 60% 0% 34% 32% 414% 21% 240% 2% 294% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +379.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +279%
Contains more Folate +22700%
Contains more Vitamin A +132.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +644.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
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:
2
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Fats +152.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +168.8%
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Water +551.4%
Pigeon pea raw
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Tuna
29% 69%
Protein: 29.15 g
Fats: 0.59 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.98 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more Fats +152.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +168.8%
Contains more Protein +34.3%
Contains more Water +551.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
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2
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +365.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1050%
Pigeon pea raw
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +365.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -37.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1050%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 47.78g 0g Pigeon pea raw
Protein 21.7g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 1.49g 0.59g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 62.78g 0g Pigeon pea raw
Calories 343kcal 130kcal Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g 0g Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 130mg 4mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 5.23mg 0.92mg Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 183mg 42mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 367mg 333mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 1392mg 527mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 17mg 54mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 2.76mg 0.45mg Pigeon pea raw
Copper 1.057mg 0.043mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 1.791mg 0.013mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 8.2µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 28IU 65IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 0IU 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 0µg 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.134mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.137mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.334mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 456µg 2µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.767mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0.785mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 1.549mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 1.521mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.243mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 1.091mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.774mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Pigeon pea raw
Trans Fat 0g 0.02g Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.33g 0.205g Tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0.138g Tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.175g Pigeon pea raw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Tuna
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
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.125g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna
Tuna is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna
Tuna is cheaper (difference - $1)
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 - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
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. Tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172006/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.