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Pigeon pea vs. Tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pigeon pea and Tuna

  • Pigeon pea has more Folate, Fiber, Copper, and Manganese, while Tuna has more Selenium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Tuna covers your daily need of Selenium 191% more than Pigeon pea.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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
Pigeon pea
7
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3
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Calcium +975%
Contains more Iron +20.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +525.6%
Contains more Manganese +3753.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.8%
Contains more Potassium +37.2%
Contains more Selenium +3631%
Equal in Magnesium - 42
Pigeon pea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Tuna
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 35% 30% 143% 47% 8% 13% 15% 2% 591%
Contains more Calcium +975%
Contains more Iron +20.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Zinc +100%
Contains more Copper +525.6%
Contains more Manganese +3753.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +179.8%
Contains more Potassium +37.2%
Contains more Selenium +3631%
Equal in Magnesium - 42

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
Pigeon pea
2
:
9
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Folate +5450%
Contains more Vitamin A +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2725.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1976%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.134
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.334
Pigeon pea
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%
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 Folate +5450%
Contains more Vitamin A +2066.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +132.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2725.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1976%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.134
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.334

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
1
:
4
Tuna
Tuna
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +331.2%
Contains more Fats +55.3%
Contains more Other +20.8%
Equal in Water - 68.98
Pigeon pea
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 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 Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +331.2%
Contains more Fats +55.3%
Contains more Other +20.8%
Equal in Water - 68.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
2
:
1
Tuna
Tuna
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4500%
Pigeon pea
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Tuna
40% 27% 34%
Saturated Fat: 0.205 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.138 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4500%

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 Tuna
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 Tuna Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 0g Pigeon pea
Protein 6.76g 29.15g Tuna
Fats 0.38g 0.59g Tuna
Carbs 23.25g 0g Pigeon pea
Calories 121kcal 130kcal Tuna
Fiber 6.7g 0g Pigeon pea
Calcium 43mg 4mg Pigeon pea
Iron 1.11mg 0.92mg Pigeon pea
Magnesium 46mg 42mg Pigeon pea
Phosphorus 119mg 333mg Tuna
Potassium 384mg 527mg Tuna
Sodium 5mg 54mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.9mg 0.45mg Pigeon pea
Copper 0.269mg 0.043mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.501mg 0.013mg Pigeon pea
Selenium 2.9µg 108.2µg Tuna
Vitamin A 3IU 65IU Tuna
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 22µg Tuna
Vitamin E 0.29mg Tuna
Vitamin D 0IU 82IU Tuna
Vitamin D 0µg 2µg Tuna
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.134mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.137mg Tuna
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 22.07mg Tuna
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.334mg Tuna
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 1.038mg Tuna
Folate 111µg 2µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.35µg Tuna
Vitamin K 0.1µg Tuna
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.313mg Tuna
Threonine 0.239mg 1.224mg Tuna
Isoleucine 0.245mg 1.287mg Tuna
Leucine 0.483mg 2.27mg Tuna
Lysine 0.474mg 2.565mg Tuna
Methionine 0.076mg 0.827mg Tuna
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 1.091mg Tuna
Valine 0.292mg 1.438mg Tuna
Histidine 0.241mg 0.822mg Tuna
Cholesterol 0mg 47mg Pigeon pea
Trans Fat 0g 0.02g Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.083g 0.205g Pigeon pea
Omega-3 - DHA 0.105g Tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0.015g Tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g Tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.138g Tuna
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 0.175g Pigeon pea
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Tuna
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
92%
Tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
88%
Tuna

Comparison summary

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 richer in vitamins?
Tuna
Tuna 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 - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.122g)
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. 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.