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Swordfish vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between swordfish and pigeon pea raw

  • Swordfish has more vitamin D, selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B3; however, pigeon pea raw is richer in folate, copper, manganese, fiber, iron, and vitamin B1.
  • Pigeon pea raw's daily need coverage for folate is 114% more.
  • Pigeon pea raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pigeon pea raw is 22, while the glycemic index of swordfish is 0.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 25% 1.8% 44% 17% 15% 21% 130% 13% 1.7% 374%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 39% 123% 196% 352% 75% 157% 2.2% 234% 45%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +735.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +422.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2066.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +179%
Contains more IronIron +1062.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2197.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +253.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13676.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 14% 48% 249% 22% 15% 174% 25% 142% 203% 0.25% 1.5% 42%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +212.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +622.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +203.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +22700%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +432.2%
Contains more WaterWater +544.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +855.6%
~equal in Protein ~21.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 52% 20%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.911 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.368 g
29% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +29433.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +68.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -82.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Pigeon pea raw DV% diff.
Folate 2µg 456µg 114%
Copper 0.046mg 1.057mg 112%
Selenium 68.5µg 8.2µg 110%
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg 83%
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU 83%
Manganese 0.013mg 1.791mg 77%
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg 68%
Iron 0.45mg 5.23mg 60%
Fiber 0g 15g 60%
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.643mg 46%
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 2.965mg 39%
Magnesium 35mg 183mg 35%
Potassium 499mg 1392mg 26%
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg 26%
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.283mg 26%
Carbs 0g 62.78g 21%
Zinc 0.78mg 2.76mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 1.266mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.41mg 16%
Choline 77.5mg 14%
Calcium 6mg 130mg 12%
Fats 7.93g 1.49g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.187mg 10%
Monounsaturated fat 3.544g 0.012g 9%
Calories 172kcal 343kcal 9%
Phosphorus 304mg 367mg 9%
Saturated fat 1.911g 0.33g 7%
Vitamin A 43µg 1µg 5%
Protein 23.45g 21.7g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.814g 4%
Sodium 97mg 17mg 3%
Net carbs 0g 47.78g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.056g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 1.035mg 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.785mg 0%
Leucine 1.919mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 2.168mg 1.521mg 0%
Methionine 0.699mg 0.243mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 1.858mg 0%
Valine 1.216mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.695mg 0.774mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
72%
Swordfish
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
Swordfish
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Swordfish
Swordfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.581g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals

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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/nutrients
  2. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/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.