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Pigeon pea vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pigeon pea and Sardine

  • Pigeon pea has more Fiber, and Folate, however, Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Sardine covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 373% more than Pigeon pea.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone.

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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 +17.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +44.6%
Contains more Manganese +363.9%
Contains more Calcium +788.4%
Contains more Iron +163.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +311.8%
Contains more Zinc +45.6%
Contains more Selenium +1717.2%
Equal in Potassium - 397
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Magnesium +17.9%
Contains less Sodium -98.4%
Contains more Copper +44.6%
Contains more Manganese +363.9%
Contains more Calcium +788.4%
Contains more Iron +163.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +311.8%
Contains more Zinc +45.6%
Contains more Selenium +1717.2%
Equal in Potassium - 397

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.5%
Contains more Folate +1010%
Contains more Vitamin A +3500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +284.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +571.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 20% 12% 84% 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 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.5%
Contains more Folate +1010%
Contains more Vitamin A +3500%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +284.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +571.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +101.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +234%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15%
Contains more Protein +264.2%
Contains more Fats +2913.2%
Contains more Other +307.5%
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +15%
Contains more Protein +264.2%
Contains more Fats +2913.2%
Contains more Other +307.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128866.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2411.2%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +128866.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2411.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 0g Pigeon pea
Protein 6.76g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 0.38g 11.45g Sardine
Carbs 23.25g 0g Pigeon pea
Calories 121kcal 208kcal Sardine
Fiber 6.7g 0g Pigeon pea
Calcium 43mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 1.11mg 2.92mg Sardine
Magnesium 46mg 39mg Pigeon pea
Phosphorus 119mg 490mg Sardine
Potassium 384mg 397mg Sardine
Sodium 5mg 307mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.9mg 1.31mg Sardine
Copper 0.269mg 0.186mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.501mg 0.108mg Pigeon pea
Selenium 2.9µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 3IU 108IU Sardine
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.04mg Sardine
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.08mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.167mg Sardine
Folate 111µg 10µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.239mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.245mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 0.483mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 0.474mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.076mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 0.961mg Sardine
Valine 0.292mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.241mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.083g 1.528g Pigeon pea
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 3.869g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 5.148g Sardine

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Sardine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
15%
Pigeon pea
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sardine
Sardine is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.445g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $6)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/nutrients
  2. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.