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

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How are tuna salad and pigeon pea raw different?

  • Tuna salad is higher in selenium and vitamin B12; however, pigeon pea raw is richer in folate, copper, manganese, fiber, iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for pigeon pea raw is 112% higher.

Fish, tuna salad and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 14% 5.1% 16% 38% 48% 15% 76% 52% 5.2% 225%
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 +402.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +863.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +664.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +682%
Contains more IronIron +423%
Contains more CopperCopper +629%
Contains more ZincZinc +392.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +106.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4377.5%

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 7.3% 8% 0% 0% 7.8% 16% 126% 16% 19% 150% 0% 6% 0%
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 AVitamin A +2300%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1974.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +386.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +249.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +5600%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 9% 9% 63% 2%
Protein: 16.04 g
Fats: 9.26 g
Carbs: 9.41 g
Water: 63.16 g
Other: 2.13 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 +521.5%
Contains more WaterWater +496.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +35.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +567.2%
Contains more OtherOther +61.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 34% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.544 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.887 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.122 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 +23958.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +406.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Tuna 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
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tuna salad Pigeon pea raw DV% diff.
Folate 8µg 456µg 112%
Copper 0.145mg 1.057mg 101%
Manganese 0.04mg 1.791mg 76%
Fiber 0g 15g 60%
Selenium 41.2µg 8.2µg 60%
Iron 1mg 5.23mg 53%
Vitamin B1 0.031mg 0.643mg 51%
Vitamin B12 1.2µg 0µg 50%
Magnesium 19mg 183mg 39%
Potassium 178mg 1392mg 36%
Phosphorus 178mg 367mg 27%
Vitamin B3 6.7mg 2.965mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.122g 0.814g 22%
Vitamin B5 0.26mg 1.266mg 20%
Zinc 0.56mg 2.76mg 20%
Carbs 9.41g 62.78g 18%
Sodium 402mg 17mg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.081mg 0.283mg 16%
Fats 9.26g 1.49g 12%
Calcium 17mg 130mg 11%
Protein 16.04g 21.7g 11%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg 0.187mg 9%
Calories 187kcal 343kcal 8%
Monounsaturated fat 2.887g 0.012g 7%
Saturated fat 1.544g 0.33g 6%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin A 24µg 1µg 3%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg 2%
Net carbs 9.41g 47.78g N/A
Tryptophan 0.18mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.701mg 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.739mg 0.785mg 0%
Leucine 1.293mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.457mg 1.521mg 0%
Methionine 0.47mg 0.243mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.626mg 1.858mg 0%
Valine 0.824mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.467mg 0.774mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.055g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Tuna 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
27%
Tuna salad
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Tuna salad
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Tuna salad
Tuna salad is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 385mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.214g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Tuna salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175160/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.