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

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How are pigeon pea raw and tuna Bluefin different?

  • Pigeon pea raw is higher in folate, copper, manganese, fiber, iron, and potassium; however, tuna Bluefin is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin A, selenium, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for tuna Bluefin is 453% higher.
  • Tuna Bluefin has a lower glycemic index (0) than pigeon pea raw (22).

Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, cooked, dry heat are the varieties used 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 46% 3% 29% 49% 37% 21% 140% 6.5% 2.6% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +331%
Contains more IronIron +299.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +860.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +258.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8855%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +470.7%

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% 252% 0% 0% 70% 71% 198% 82% 121% 1360% 0% 1.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +131.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +22700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +75600%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +255.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.37mg
~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
30% 6% 59% 5%
Protein: 29.91 g
Fats: 6.28 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.09 g
Other: 4.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.8%
Contains more FatsFats +321.5%
Contains more WaterWater +458%
Contains more OtherOther +37.2%

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
29% 37% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.612 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.844 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17008.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +126.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Tuna Bluefin DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 10.88µg 453%
Folate 456µg 2µg 114%
Copper 1.057mg 0.11mg 105%
Vitamin A 1µg 757µg 84%
Manganese 1.791mg 0.02mg 77%
Selenium 8.2µg 46.8µg 70%
Fiber 15g 0g 60%
Iron 5.23mg 1.31mg 49%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 10.54mg 47%
Potassium 1392mg 323mg 31%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.278mg 30%
Magnesium 183mg 64mg 28%
Carbs 62.78g 0g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.525mg 19%
Zinc 2.76mg 0.77mg 18%
Protein 21.7g 29.91g 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 49mg 16%
Calcium 130mg 10mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.306mg 9%
Calories 343kcal 184kcal 8%
Fats 1.49g 6.28g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 1.844g 7%
Phosphorus 367mg 326mg 6%
Saturated fat 0.33g 1.612g 6%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 2.053g 5%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 1.37mg 2%
Sodium 17mg 50mg 1%
Net carbs 47.78g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.335mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 1.311mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 1.378mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 2.431mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 2.747mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0.885mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 1.168mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 1.541mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.88mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.363g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 1.141g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.16g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Tuna Bluefin
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
166%
Tuna Bluefin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
59%
Tuna Bluefin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 49mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.282g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
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. Tuna Bluefin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173707/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.