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Liver vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Liver and Pigeon pea

  • The amount of Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Copper in Liver is higher than in Pigeon pea.
  • Liver covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 778% more than Pigeon pea.
  • The amount of Cholesterol in Pigeon pea is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 Iron +1514.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.5%
Contains more Zinc +646.7%
Contains more Copper +135.7%
Contains more Selenium +2227.6%
Contains more Calcium +330%
Contains more Magnesium +228.6%
Contains more Potassium +156%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Manganese +67%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Iron +1514.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +102.5%
Contains more Zinc +646.7%
Contains more Copper +135.7%
Contains more Selenium +2227.6%
Contains more Calcium +330%
Contains more Magnesium +228.6%
Contains more Potassium +156%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Manganese +67%

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.
Liver
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Contains more Vitamin A +599800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3622%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1396.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1040%
Contains more Folate +46.8%
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 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 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% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 20% 12% 84% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +599800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +76.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3622%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +980%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1396.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1040%
Contains more Folate +46.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +284.9%
Contains more Fats +1057.9%
Contains more Other +41.5%
Contains more Carbs +518.4%
Equal in Water - 68.55
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Protein +284.9%
Contains more Fats +1057.9%
Contains more Other +41.5%
Contains more Carbs +518.4%
Equal in Water - 68.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +412.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +20900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +412.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Liver Pigeon pea
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Liver Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 3.76g 16.55g Pigeon pea
Protein 26.02g 6.76g Liver
Fats 4.4g 0.38g Liver
Carbs 3.76g 23.25g Pigeon pea
Calories 165kcal 121kcal Liver
Fiber 0g 6.7g Pigeon pea
Calcium 10mg 43mg Pigeon pea
Iron 17.92mg 1.11mg Liver
Magnesium 14mg 46mg Pigeon pea
Phosphorus 241mg 119mg Liver
Potassium 150mg 384mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 49mg 5mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 6.72mg 0.9mg Liver
Copper 0.634mg 0.269mg Liver
Manganese 0.3mg 0.501mg Pigeon pea
Selenium 67.5µg 2.9µg Liver
Vitamin A 17997IU 3IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 5405µg 0µg Liver
Vitamin C 23.6mg 0mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.258mg 0.146mg Liver
Vitamin B2 2.196mg 0.059mg Liver
Vitamin B3 8.435mg 0.781mg Liver
Vitamin B5 4.774mg 0.319mg Liver
Vitamin B6 0.57mg 0.05mg Liver
Folate 163µg 111µg Liver
Vitamin B12 18.67µg 0µg Liver
Tryptophan 0.366mg 0.066mg Liver
Threonine 1.107mg 0.239mg Liver
Isoleucine 1.32mg 0.245mg Liver
Leucine 2.319mg 0.483mg Liver
Lysine 2.007mg 0.474mg Liver
Methionine 0.645mg 0.076mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.274mg 0.579mg Liver
Valine 1.607mg 0.292mg Liver
Histidine 0.708mg 0.241mg Liver
Cholesterol 355mg 0mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 1.41g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Omega-3 - DHA 0.03g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0.04g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 0.63g 0.003g Liver
Polyunsaturated fat 1.05g 0.205g Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Liver Pigeon pea
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
397%
Liver
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
161%
Liver
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.327g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Liver
Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/nutrients
  2. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/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.