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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.

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.
Contains more Selenium +735.4%
Contains more Calcium +2066.7%
Contains more Iron +1062.2%
Contains more Magnesium +422.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains more Potassium +179%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Zinc +253.8%
Contains more Copper +2197.8%
Contains more Manganese +13676.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Contains more Selenium +735.4%
Contains more Calcium +2066.7%
Contains more Iron +1062.2%
Contains more Magnesium +422.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.7%
Contains more Potassium +179%
Contains less Sodium -82.5%
Contains more Zinc +253.8%
Contains more Copper +2197.8%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +360.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +622.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +203.6%
Contains more Folate +22700%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 49% 498% 0% 23% 15% 174% 26% 142% 2% 203% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 161% 44% 56% 76% 66% 342% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +360.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +212.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +117.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +622.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +196.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +203.6%
Contains more Folate +22700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +432.2%
Contains more Water +544.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +855.6%
Equal in Protein - 21.7
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 Fats +432.2%
Contains more Water +544.6%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +855.6%
Equal in Protein - 21.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29433.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29433.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +68.1%
Contains less Saturated 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
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Swordfish Pigeon pea raw Opinion
Net carbs 0g 47.78g Pigeon pea raw
Protein 23.45g 21.7g Swordfish
Fats 7.93g 1.49g Swordfish
Carbs 0g 62.78g Pigeon pea raw
Calories 172kcal 343kcal Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 0g 15g Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 6mg 130mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 0.45mg 5.23mg Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 35mg 183mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 304mg 367mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 499mg 1392mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 97mg 17mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 0.78mg 2.76mg Pigeon pea raw
Copper 0.046mg 1.057mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 0.013mg 1.791mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 68.5µg 8.2µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 129IU 28IU Swordfish
Vitamin A RAE 43µg 1µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.41mg Swordfish
Vitamin D 666IU 0IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 16.6µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin B1 0.089mg 0.643mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.063mg 0.187mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B3 9.254mg 2.965mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.615mg 0.283mg Swordfish
Folate 2µg 456µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B12 1.62µg 0µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.265mg 0.212mg Swordfish
Threonine 1.035mg 0.767mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 1.088mg 0.785mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.919mg 1.549mg Swordfish
Lysine 2.168mg 1.521mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.699mg 0.243mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 0.922mg 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 1.216mg 0.937mg Swordfish
Histidine 0.695mg 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw
Cholesterol 78mg 0mg Pigeon pea raw
Trans Fat 0.056g 0g Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 1.911g 0.33g Pigeon pea raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.772g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0.127g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0.168g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 3.544g 0.012g Swordfish
Polyunsaturated fat 1.368g 0.814g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.022g Swordfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Swordfish Pigeon pea raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
95%
Swordfish
62%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
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
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. 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.