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

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Summary of differences between Pigeon pea raw and Teff

  • Pigeon pea raw has more Potassium, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Selenium, while Teff has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Teff covers your daily need of Manganese 324% more than Pigeon pea raw.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains 3 times more Potassium than Teff. While Pigeon pea raw contains 1392mg of Potassium, Teff contains only 427mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Teff, uncooked.

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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.
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
3
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7
Teff
Teff
Contains more Potassium +226%
Contains more Copper +30.5%
Contains more Selenium +86.4%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +45.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.9%
Contains less Sodium -29.4%
Contains more Zinc +31.5%
Contains more Manganese +415.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 184
Pigeon pea raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Teff
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 54% 287% 132% 184% 38% 2% 99% 270% 1206% 24%
Contains more Potassium +226%
Contains more Copper +30.5%
Contains more Selenium +86.4%
Contains more Calcium +38.5%
Contains more Iron +45.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.9%
Contains less Sodium -29.4%
Contains more Zinc +31.5%
Contains more Manganese +415.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 184

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.
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
7
:
5
Teff
Teff
Contains more Vitamin A +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.3%
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%
Teff
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 0% 98% 63% 64% 57% 112% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +64.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +70.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
3
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2
Teff
Teff
Contains more Protein +63.2%
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Other +45.1%
Contains more Fats +59.7%
Contains more Carbs +16.5%
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
Teff
13% 2% 73% 9% 2%
Protein: 13.3 g
Fats: 2.38 g
Carbs: 73.13 g
Water: 8.82 g
Other: 2.37 g
Contains more Protein +63.2%
Contains more Water +20.1%
Contains more Other +45.1%
Contains more Fats +59.7%
Contains more Carbs +16.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
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2
Teff
Teff
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4808.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.6%
Pigeon pea raw
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
Teff
21% 28% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4808.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Teff Opinion
Net carbs 47.78g 65.13g Teff
Protein 21.7g 13.3g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 1.49g 2.38g Teff
Carbs 62.78g 73.13g Teff
Calories 343kcal 367kcal Teff
Starch 36.56g Teff
Fructose 0.47g Teff
Sugar 1.84g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g 8g Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 130mg 180mg Teff
Iron 5.23mg 7.63mg Teff
Magnesium 183mg 184mg Teff
Phosphorus 367mg 429mg Teff
Potassium 1392mg 427mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 17mg 12mg Teff
Zinc 2.76mg 3.63mg Teff
Copper 1.057mg 0.81mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 1.791mg 9.24mg Teff
Selenium 8.2µg 4.4µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 28IU 9IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin E 0.08mg Teff
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.39mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.27mg Teff
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 3.363mg Teff
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.942mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.482mg Teff
Folate 456µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin K 1.9µg Teff
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.139mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.767mg 0.51mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.501mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 1.549mg 1.068mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 1.521mg 0.376mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.243mg 0.428mg Teff
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.698mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg 0.686mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.774mg 0.301mg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.33g 0.449g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0.589g Teff
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 1.071g Teff
Omega-3 - ALA 0.135g Teff

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Teff
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
62%
Pigeon pea raw
33%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
229%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Teff
Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.119g)
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.
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. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/nutrients
  2. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169747/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.