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Pigeon pea vs. Corn — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pigeon pea and Corn

  • Pigeon pea has more Copper, Folate, Fiber, Manganese, Iron, and Phosphorus, however, Corn is richer in Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pigeon pea covers your daily Copper needs 24% more than Corn.
  • Corn has 5 times less Folate than Pigeon pea. Pigeon pea has 111µg of Folate, while Corn has 23µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Corn, sweet, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt.

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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 Calcium +1333.3%
Contains more Iron +146.7%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Potassium +76.1%
Contains more Zinc +45.2%
Contains more Copper +449%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +1350%
Contains less Sodium -80%
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 1% 17% 19% 33% 20% 1% 17% 17% 22% 2%
Contains more Calcium +1333.3%
Contains more Iron +146.7%
Contains more Magnesium +76.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +54.5%
Contains more Potassium +76.1%
Contains more Zinc +45.2%
Contains more Copper +449%
Contains more Manganese +200%
Contains more Selenium +1350%
Contains less Sodium -80%

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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Corn
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57%
Contains more Folate +382.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +8666.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.057
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 16% 2% 0% 19% 24% 14% 32% 48% 33% 18% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57%
Contains more Folate +382.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +8666.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +148.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.057

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +98.2%
Contains more Carbs +10.8%
Contains more Other +51.4%
Contains more Fats +294.7%
Equal in Carbs - 20.98
Equal in Water - 73.41
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
3% 21% 73%
Protein: 3.41 g
Fats: 1.5 g
Carbs: 20.98 g
Water: 73.41 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +98.2%
Contains more Carbs +10.8%
Contains more Other +51.4%
Contains more Fats +294.7%
Equal in Carbs - 20.98
Equal in Water - 73.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.1%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
17% 32% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.374 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +194.1%

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 Corn
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Corn Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 18.58g Corn
Protein 6.76g 3.41g Pigeon pea
Fats 0.38g 1.5g Corn
Carbs 23.25g 20.98g Pigeon pea
Calories 121kcal 96kcal Pigeon pea
Starch 7.17g Corn
Fructose 0.79g Corn
Sugar 4.54g Pigeon pea
Fiber 6.7g 2.4g Pigeon pea
Calcium 43mg 3mg Pigeon pea
Iron 1.11mg 0.45mg Pigeon pea
Magnesium 46mg 26mg Pigeon pea
Phosphorus 119mg 77mg Pigeon pea
Potassium 384mg 218mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 5mg 1mg Corn
Zinc 0.9mg 0.62mg Pigeon pea
Copper 0.269mg 0.049mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.501mg 0.167mg Pigeon pea
Selenium 2.9µg 0.2µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin A 3IU 263IU Corn
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 13µg Corn
Vitamin E 0.09mg Corn
Vitamin C 0mg 5.5mg Corn
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.093mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.057mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 1.683mg Corn
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.792mg Corn
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.139mg Corn
Folate 111µg 23µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin K 0.4µg Corn
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.023mg Pigeon pea
Threonine 0.239mg 0.133mg Pigeon pea
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.133mg Pigeon pea
Leucine 0.483mg 0.358mg Pigeon pea
Lysine 0.474mg 0.141mg Pigeon pea
Methionine 0.076mg 0.069mg Pigeon pea
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 0.155mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.292mg 0.191mg Pigeon pea
Histidine 0.241mg 0.091mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.083g 0.197g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.374g Corn
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 0.603g Corn

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Corn
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
17%
Corn
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
14%
Corn

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.54g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn
Corn contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Corn
Corn 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. Corn - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169999/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.