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Pigeon pea vs. Pork — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pigeon pea and Pork

  • Pigeon pea has more Fiber, Folate, and Copper, however, Pork has more Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Pork is 77% higher.
  • Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, cooked, broiled.

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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 Calcium +126.3%
Contains more Iron +27.6%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Copper +268.5%
Contains more Manganese +5466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.7%
Contains more Potassium +10.2%
Contains more Zinc +165.6%
Contains more Selenium +1462.1%
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 6% 33% 20% 106% 38% 9% 66% 25% 2% 248%
Contains more Calcium +126.3%
Contains more Iron +27.6%
Contains more Magnesium +64.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Copper +268.5%
Contains more Manganese +5466.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +106.7%
Contains more Potassium +10.2%
Contains more Zinc +165.6%
Contains more Selenium +1462.1%

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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Pork
Contains more Folate +2120%
Contains more Vitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +444.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +544.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +828%
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 1% 6% 39% 2% 220% 75% 95% 42% 108% 4% 88% 0%
Contains more Folate +2120%
Contains more Vitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +444.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +544.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +118.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +828%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18.5%
Contains more Other +19.1%
Contains more Protein +304.1%
Contains more Fats +3563.2%
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
27% 14% 58%
Protein: 27.32 g
Fats: 13.92 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 57.87 g
Other: 0.89 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +18.5%
Contains more Other +19.1%
Contains more Protein +304.1%
Contains more Fats +3563.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +206233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +485.4%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: 5.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.19 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.2 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +206233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +485.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Pork Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 0g Pigeon pea
Protein 6.76g 27.32g Pork
Fats 0.38g 13.92g Pork
Carbs 23.25g 0g Pigeon pea
Calories 121kcal 242kcal Pork
Fiber 6.7g 0g Pigeon pea
Calcium 43mg 19mg Pigeon pea
Iron 1.11mg 0.87mg Pigeon pea
Magnesium 46mg 28mg Pigeon pea
Phosphorus 119mg 246mg Pork
Potassium 384mg 423mg Pork
Sodium 5mg 62mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.9mg 2.39mg Pork
Copper 0.269mg 0.073mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.501mg 0.009mg Pigeon pea
Selenium 2.9µg 45.3µg Pork
Vitamin A 3IU 7IU Pork
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Pork
Vitamin E 0.29mg Pork
Vitamin D 0IU 53IU Pork
Vitamin D 0µg 1.3µg Pork
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Pork
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.877mg Pork
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.321mg Pork
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 5.037mg Pork
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.698mg Pork
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.464mg Pork
Folate 111µg 5µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.7µg Pork
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.338mg Pork
Threonine 0.239mg 1.234mg Pork
Isoleucine 0.245mg 1.26mg Pork
Leucine 0.483mg 2.177mg Pork
Lysine 0.474mg 2.446mg Pork
Methionine 0.076mg 0.712mg Pork
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 1.086mg Pork
Valine 0.292mg 1.473mg Pork
Histidine 0.241mg 1.067mg Pork
Cholesterol 0mg 80mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.083g 5.23g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 6.19g Pork
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 1.2g Pork

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Pork
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
56%
Pork
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
55%
Pork

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pork
Pork is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Pork
Pork is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pork
Pork 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 - 57mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.147g)
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.

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. Pork - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167820/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.