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Turkey meat vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Turkey meat and Pigeon pea different?

  • Turkey meat is richer in Vitamin B3, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, while Pigeon pea is higher in Fiber, Folate, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Turkey meat covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 55% more than Pigeon pea.
  • Pigeon pea is lower in Cholesterol.

Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types were 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +87.4%
Contains more Zinc +175.6%
Contains more Selenium +927.6%
Contains more Calcium +207.1%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Potassium +60.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Copper +189.2%
Contains more Manganese +3478.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 41% 22% 96% 22% 14% 68% 31% 2% 163%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Phosphorus +87.4%
Contains more Zinc +175.6%
Contains more Selenium +927.6%
Contains more Calcium +207.1%
Contains more Magnesium +53.3%
Contains more Potassium +60.7%
Contains less Sodium -95.1%
Contains more Copper +189.2%
Contains more Manganese +3478.6%
Equal in Iron - 1.11

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 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +376.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +197.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1132%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +224.4%
Contains more Folate +1133.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 12% 0% 12% 65% 180% 57% 143% 7% 128% 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 +1200%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +376.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1125.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +197.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1132%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +224.4%
Contains more Folate +1133.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +322.3%
Contains more Fats +1844.7%
Contains more Carbs +38650%
Contains more Other +120.8%
Equal in Water - 68.55
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 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 +322.3%
Contains more Fats +1844.7%
Contains more Carbs +38650%
Contains more Other +120.8%
Equal in Water - 68.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88133.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +933.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
31% 38% 31%
Saturated Fat: 2.155 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.119 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +88133.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +933.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Turkey meat Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 0.06g 16.55g Pigeon pea
Protein 28.55g 6.76g Turkey meat
Fats 7.39g 0.38g Turkey meat
Carbs 0.06g 23.25g Pigeon pea
Calories 189kcal 121kcal Turkey meat
Fiber 0g 6.7g Pigeon pea
Calcium 14mg 43mg Pigeon pea
Iron 1.09mg 1.11mg Pigeon pea
Magnesium 30mg 46mg Pigeon pea
Phosphorus 223mg 119mg Turkey meat
Potassium 239mg 384mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 103mg 5mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 2.48mg 0.9mg Turkey meat
Copper 0.093mg 0.269mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.014mg 0.501mg Pigeon pea
Selenium 29.8µg 2.9µg Turkey meat
Vitamin A 39IU 3IU Turkey meat
Vitamin A RAE 12µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin E 0.07mg Turkey meat
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Turkey meat
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Turkey meat
Vitamin B1 0.045mg 0.146mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.281mg 0.059mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B3 9.573mg 0.781mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.948mg 0.319mg Turkey meat
Vitamin B6 0.616mg 0.05mg Turkey meat
Folate 9µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B12 1.02µg 0µg Turkey meat
Tryptophan 0.291mg 0.066mg Turkey meat
Threonine 1.004mg 0.239mg Turkey meat
Isoleucine 0.796mg 0.245mg Turkey meat
Leucine 1.925mg 0.483mg Turkey meat
Lysine 2.282mg 0.474mg Turkey meat
Methionine 0.724mg 0.076mg Turkey meat
Phenylalanine 0.903mg 0.579mg Turkey meat
Valine 0.902mg 0.292mg Turkey meat
Histidine 0.749mg 0.241mg Turkey meat
Cholesterol 109mg 0mg Pigeon pea
Trans Fat 0.101g 0g Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 2.155g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - EPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - DPA 0.008g Turkey meat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.647g 0.003g Turkey meat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.119g 0.205g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.014g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.841g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g Turkey meat
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Turkey meat
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g Turkey meat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Turkey meat 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
50%
Turkey meat
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Turkey meat
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.072g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.