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Pigeon pea vs. Cumin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pigeon pea and Cumin?

  • Pigeon pea has less Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 than Cumin.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 816% higher.

We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Spices, cumin seed types in this comparison.

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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 less Sodium -97%
Contains more Calcium +2065.1%
Contains more Iron +5878.4%
Contains more Magnesium +695.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +319.3%
Contains more Potassium +365.6%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Copper +222.3%
Contains more Manganese +565.3%
Contains more Selenium +79.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Contains more Calcium +2065.1%
Contains more Iron +5878.4%
Contains more Magnesium +695.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +319.3%
Contains more Potassium +365.6%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Copper +222.3%
Contains more Manganese +565.3%
Contains more Selenium +79.3%

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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Cumin
Contains more Folate +1010%
Contains more Vitamin A +42233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +454.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +486.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +770%
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%
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%
Contains more Folate +1010%
Contains more Vitamin A +42233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +454.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +486.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +770%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +750.5%
Contains more Protein +163.5%
Contains more Fats +5760.5%
Contains more Carbs +90.3%
Contains more Other +618.9%
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
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
Contains more Water +750.5%
Contains more Protein +163.5%
Contains more Fats +5760.5%
Contains more Carbs +90.3%
Contains more Other +618.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +467900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1499.5%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +467900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1499.5%

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 Cumin
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 Pigeon pea Cumin Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 33.74g Cumin
Protein 6.76g 17.81g Cumin
Fats 0.38g 22.27g Cumin
Carbs 23.25g 44.24g Cumin
Calories 121kcal 375kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Pigeon pea
Fiber 6.7g 10.5g Cumin
Calcium 43mg 931mg Cumin
Iron 1.11mg 66.36mg Cumin
Magnesium 46mg 366mg Cumin
Phosphorus 119mg 499mg Cumin
Potassium 384mg 1788mg Cumin
Sodium 5mg 168mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.9mg 4.8mg Cumin
Copper 0.269mg 0.867mg Cumin
Manganese 0.501mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 2.9µg 5.2µg Cumin
Vitamin A 3IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.628mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.319mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.435mg Cumin
Folate 111µg 10µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Tryptophan 0.066mg Pigeon pea
Threonine 0.239mg Pigeon pea
Isoleucine 0.245mg Pigeon pea
Leucine 0.483mg Pigeon pea
Lysine 0.474mg Pigeon pea
Methionine 0.076mg Pigeon pea
Phenylalanine 0.579mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.292mg Pigeon pea
Histidine 0.241mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.083g 1.535g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 3.279g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Cumin
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
15%
Pigeon pea
51%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.452g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea 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. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/nutrients
  2. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.