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Taco salad vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between taco salad and pigeon pea raw

  • Taco salad contains less copper, folate, manganese, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium than pigeon pea raw.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for pigeon pea raw is 105% higher.
  • Pigeon pea raw has 23 times less sodium than taco salad. Taco salad has 385mg of sodium, while pigeon pea raw has 17mg.

Food types used in this article are Fast foods, taco salad 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 19% 29% 19% 43% 38% 37% 31% 50% 22% 12%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +603.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +34%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +562.9%
Contains more IronIron +354.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +835.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +409.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +972.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +272.7%

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 6% 0% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1186%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +157.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +985.7%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.187mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 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 +400.7%
Contains more WaterWater +583.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +224.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +427.1%
Contains more OtherOther +115%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
50% 38% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.883 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 +21616.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.814g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Taco salad Pigeon pea raw DV% diff.
Copper 0.113mg 1.057mg 105%
Folate 42µg 456µg 104%
Manganese 0.167mg 1.791mg 71%
Fiber 15g 60%
Iron 1.15mg 5.23mg 51%
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 0.643mg 49%
Phosphorus 72mg 367mg 42%
Magnesium 26mg 183mg 37%
Potassium 210mg 1392mg 35%
Protein 6.68g 21.7g 30%
Carbs 11.91g 62.78g 17%
Sodium 385mg 17mg 16%
Saturated fat 3.446g 0.33g 14%
Vitamin B6 0.11mg 0.283mg 13%
Zinc 1.36mg 2.76mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.32µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.68mg 1.266mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.24mg 2.965mg 11%
Selenium 2.2µg 8.2µg 11%
Calories 141kcal 343kcal 10%
Fats 7.46g 1.49g 9%
Cholesterol 22mg 0mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.606g 0.012g 6%
Choline 23.3mg 4%
Calcium 97mg 130mg 3%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.187mg 1%
Net carbs 11.91g 47.78g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.883g 0.814g 0%
Tryptophan 0.075mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.254mg 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.311mg 0.785mg 0%
Leucine 0.549mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.486mg 1.521mg 0%
Methionine 0.145mg 0.243mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 1.858mg 0%
Valine 0.343mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.201mg 0.774mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Taco salad 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
18%
Taco salad
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Taco salad
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.116g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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 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.