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Broth vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between broth and pigeon pea

  • Broth has more selenium, vitamin B2, calcium, and vitamin B12; however, pigeon pea is richer in copper, fiber, folate, and manganese.
  • Broth's daily need coverage for sodium is 1038% more.
  • Pigeon pea contains less sodium.
  • Broth has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of broth is 45, while the glycemic index of pigeon pea is 22.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Soup, chicken broth or bouillon, dry and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, 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.
Broth
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 40% 56% 27% 39% 0% 2.5% 71% 3114% 20% 153%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 33% 13% 34% 42% 90% 25% 51% 0.65% 65% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +21.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +334.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +39.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +865.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +24.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +900%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +234%
~equal in Iron ~1.11mg

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.
Broth
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 0% 9.2% 0% 25% 99% 46% 36% 23% 38% 0% 24% 63%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 19% 12% 0% 0% 83% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +628.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +215%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +46%
Contains more FolateFolate +246.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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17% 14% 18% 2% 49%
Protein: 16.66 g
Fats: 13.88 g
Carbs: 18.01 g
Water: 2.27 g
Other: 49.18 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 ProteinProtein +146.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3552.6%
Contains more OtherOther +4539.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2919.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Broth
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26% 40% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.36 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.48 g
29% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.083 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.205 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +178566.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2085.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Broth Pigeon pea DV% diff.
Sodium 23875mg 5mg 1038%
Selenium 28µg 2.9µg 46%
Copper 0mg 0.269mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.48g 0.205g 29%
Vitamin B2 0.43mg 0.059mg 29%
Fiber 0g 6.7g 27%
Fats 13.88g 0.38g 21%
Choline 114.6mg 21%
Protein 16.66g 6.76g 20%
Folate 32µg 111µg 20%
Saturated fat 3.43g 0.083g 15%
Manganese 0.15mg 0.501mg 15%
Calcium 187mg 43mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 5.36g 0.003g 13%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.46mg 0.781mg 10%
Calories 267kcal 121kcal 7%
Phosphorus 166mg 119mg 7%
Zinc 0.09mg 0.9mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.6mg 0.319mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.05mg 4%
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.146mg 4%
Cholesterol 13mg 0mg 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Potassium 309mg 384mg 2%
Magnesium 56mg 46mg 2%
Carbs 18.01g 23.25g 2%
Iron 1.03mg 1.11mg 1%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 18.01g 16.55g N/A
Sugar 17.36g N/A
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0%
Leucine 0.483mg 0%
Lysine 0.474mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 0%
Valine 0.292mg 0%
Histidine 0.241mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Broth Pigeon pea
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
28%
Broth
14%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
352%
Broth
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 23870mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.347g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Broth
Broth is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Broth
Broth is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Broth - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171562/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.