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

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A recap on differences between Cumin and Pigeon pea raw

  • Cumin has more Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however, Pigeon pea raw is higher in Folate, Copper, and Fiber.
  • Cumin covers your daily Iron needs 764% more than Pigeon pea raw.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains 7 times less Calcium than Cumin. Cumin contains 931mg of Calcium, while Pigeon pea raw contains 130mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Spices, cumin seed 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.
Cumin
Cumin
7
:
3
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Calcium +616.2%
Contains more Iron +1168.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +36%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains more Zinc +73.9%
Contains more Manganese +86.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%
Contains more Copper +21.9%
Contains more Selenium +57.7%
Cumin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Pigeon pea raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Contains more Calcium +616.2%
Contains more Iron +1168.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +36%
Contains more Potassium +28.4%
Contains more Zinc +73.9%
Contains more Manganese +86.1%
Contains less Sodium -89.9%
Contains more Copper +21.9%
Contains more Selenium +57.7%

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.
Cumin
Cumin
7
:
3
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Vitamin A +4435.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Contains more Folate +4460%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.643
Cumin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
Pigeon pea raw
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 +4435.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Contains more Folate +4460%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.643

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
Cumin
2
:
3
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Fats +1394.6%
Contains more Other +121.5%
Contains more Protein +21.8%
Contains more Carbs +41.9%
Contains more Water +31.4%
Cumin
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Pigeon pea raw
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 +1394.6%
Contains more Other +121.5%
Contains more Protein +21.8%
Contains more Carbs +41.9%
Contains more Water +31.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cumin
Cumin
2
:
1
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +302.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%
Cumin
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Pigeon pea raw
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +302.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Pigeon pea raw Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 47.78g Pigeon pea raw
Protein 17.81g 21.7g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 22.27g 1.49g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 62.78g Pigeon pea raw
Calories 375kcal 343kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 10.5g 15g Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 931mg 130mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 5.23mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 183mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 367mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 1392mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 17mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 4.8mg 2.76mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 1.057mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 3.333mg 1.791mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 8.2µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 1270IU 28IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 1µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.643mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.187mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 2.965mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.283mg Cumin
Folate 10µg 456µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Tryptophan 0.212mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.767mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.785mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 1.549mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 1.521mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.243mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 1.535g 0.33g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 0.012g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.814g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Cumin 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
51%
Cumin
62%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.205g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.