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Seed vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Seed and Pigeon pea different?

  • Seed is higher than Pigeon pea in Fiber, Phosphorus, Manganese, Selenium, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Seed covers your daily need of Fiber 111% more than Pigeon pea.
  • Seed contains 19 times more Selenium than Pigeon pea. Seed contains 55.2µg of Selenium, while Pigeon pea contains 2.9µg.

Seeds, chia seeds, dried 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 Calcium +1367.4%
Contains more Iron +595.5%
Contains more Magnesium +628.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +622.7%
Contains more Zinc +408.9%
Contains more Copper +243.5%
Contains more Manganese +443.5%
Contains more Selenium +1803.4%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Equal in Potassium - 384
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Calcium +1367.4%
Contains more Iron +595.5%
Contains more Magnesium +628.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +622.7%
Contains more Zinc +408.9%
Contains more Copper +243.5%
Contains more Manganese +443.5%
Contains more Selenium +1803.4%
Contains less Sodium -68.8%
Equal in Potassium - 384

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.
Seed
6
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Contains more Vitamin A +1700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +324.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1030.6%
Contains more Folate +126.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 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 1% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 20% 12% 84% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +324.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +188.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1030.6%
Contains more Folate +126.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +144.7%
Contains more Fats +7989.5%
Contains more Carbs +81.2%
Contains more Other +352.8%
Contains more Water +1081.9%
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 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 +144.7%
Contains more Fats +7989.5%
Contains more Carbs +81.2%
Contains more Other +352.8%
Contains more Water +1081.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76866.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11443.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +76866.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11443.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seed Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 7.72g 16.55g Pigeon pea
Protein 16.54g 6.76g Seed
Fats 30.74g 0.38g Seed
Carbs 42.12g 23.25g Seed
Calories 486kcal 121kcal Seed
Fiber 34.4g 6.7g Seed
Calcium 631mg 43mg Seed
Iron 7.72mg 1.11mg Seed
Magnesium 335mg 46mg Seed
Phosphorus 860mg 119mg Seed
Potassium 407mg 384mg Seed
Sodium 16mg 5mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 4.58mg 0.9mg Seed
Copper 0.924mg 0.269mg Seed
Manganese 2.723mg 0.501mg Seed
Selenium 55.2µg 2.9µg Seed
Vitamin A 54IU 3IU Seed
Vitamin E 0.5mg Seed
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Seed
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.146mg Seed
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.059mg Seed
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 0.781mg Seed
Vitamin B5 0.319mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.05mg Pigeon pea
Folate 49µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.066mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg 0.239mg Seed
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.245mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg 0.483mg Seed
Lysine 0.97mg 0.474mg Seed
Methionine 0.588mg 0.076mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 0.579mg Seed
Valine 0.95mg 0.292mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg 0.241mg Seed
Trans Fat 0.14g 0g Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 3.33g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 0.003g Seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.205g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Seed 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
35%
Seed
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Seed
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seed
Seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.247g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.