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

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How are Pigeon pea and Sun-dried tomato different?

  • Pigeon pea is richer in Folate, while Sun-dried tomato is higher in Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B6, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Sun-dried tomato covers your daily need of Vitamin C 113% more than Pigeon pea.
  • Pigeon pea contains 5 times more Folate than Sun-dried tomato. Pigeon pea contains 111µg of Folate, while Sun-dried tomato contains 23µg.
  • Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat.

Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Tomatoes, sun-dried, packed in oil, drained types were 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.
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Iron +141.4%
Contains more Magnesium +76.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.8%
Contains more Potassium +307.6%
Contains more Copper +75.8%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Equal in Manganese - 0.466
Equal in Selenium - 3
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 15% 101% 58% 60% 139% 35% 22% 158% 61% 17%
Contains less Sodium -98.1%
Contains more Zinc +15.4%
Contains more Iron +141.4%
Contains more Magnesium +76.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.8%
Contains more Potassium +307.6%
Contains more Copper +75.8%
Equal in Calcium - 47
Equal in Manganese - 0.466
Equal in Selenium - 3

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 Folate +382.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +42766.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +549.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +538%
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 78% 0% 0% 340% 49% 89% 69% 29% 74% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Folate +382.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +42766.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +32.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +549.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +364.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +538%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +33.6%
Contains more Water +27.3%
Contains more Fats +3605.3%
Contains more Other +249.1%
Equal in Carbs - 23.33
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 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 Protein +33.6%
Contains more Water +27.3%
Contains more Fats +3605.3%
Contains more Other +249.1%
Equal in Carbs - 23.33

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +288666.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +904.9%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
15% 69% 16%
Saturated Fat: 1.893 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.663 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.06 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +288666.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +904.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Sun-dried tomato Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 17.53g Sun-dried tomato
Protein 6.76g 5.06g Pigeon pea
Fats 0.38g 14.08g Sun-dried tomato
Carbs 23.25g 23.33g Sun-dried tomato
Calories 121kcal 213kcal Sun-dried tomato
Fiber 6.7g 5.8g Pigeon pea
Calcium 43mg 47mg Sun-dried tomato
Iron 1.11mg 2.68mg Sun-dried tomato
Magnesium 46mg 81mg Sun-dried tomato
Phosphorus 119mg 139mg Sun-dried tomato
Potassium 384mg 1565mg Sun-dried tomato
Sodium 5mg 266mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.9mg 0.78mg Pigeon pea
Copper 0.269mg 0.473mg Sun-dried tomato
Manganese 0.501mg 0.466mg Pigeon pea
Selenium 2.9µg 3µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A 3IU 1286IU Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin C 0mg 101.8mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.193mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.383mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 3.63mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.479mg Sun-dried tomato
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.319mg Sun-dried tomato
Folate 111µg 23µg Pigeon pea
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.037mg Pigeon pea
Threonine 0.239mg 0.128mg Pigeon pea
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.121mg Pigeon pea
Leucine 0.483mg 0.185mg Pigeon pea
Lysine 0.474mg 0.186mg Pigeon pea
Methionine 0.076mg 0.044mg Pigeon pea
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 0.131mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.292mg 0.13mg Pigeon pea
Histidine 0.241mg 0.077mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.083g 1.893g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 8.663g Sun-dried tomato
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 2.06g Sun-dried tomato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Sun-dried tomato
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
62%
Sun-dried tomato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
66%
Sun-dried tomato

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sun-dried tomato
Sun-dried tomato is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 261mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. 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.