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

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A recap on differences between caramel and pigeon pea raw

  • Caramel has less copper, folate, manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc.
  • Pigeon pea raw covers your daily copper needs 115% more than caramel.
  • The glycemic index of caramel is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Candies, caramels and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 41% 19% 5.3% 6% 12% 49% 32% 1.4% 9.8%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 39% 123% 196% 352% 75% 157% 2.2% 234% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +976.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +550.5%
Contains more IronIron +3635.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +5772.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +527.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +221.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +16181.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +355.6%
~equal in Calcium ~130mg

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.
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 1.3% 4% 9.2% 0% 26% 59% 2.8% 37% 13% 38% 4.5% 3% 4.4%
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% 0.33% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +524.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1903.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +405.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +11300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 8% 77% 9% 2%
Protein: 4.6 g
Fats: 8.1 g
Carbs: 77 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1.8 g
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +443.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +22.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +371.7%
Contains more WaterWater +24.6%
Contains more OtherOther +91.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 21% 46%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.476 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.542 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.478 g
29% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12750%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +327.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Caramel Pigeon pea raw
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 minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Caramel Pigeon pea raw DV% diff.
Copper 0.018mg 1.057mg 115%
Folate 4µg 456µg 113%
Manganese 0.011mg 1.791mg 77%
Iron 0.14mg 5.23mg 64%
Fiber 0g 15g 60%
Vitamin B1 0.103mg 0.643mg 45%
Magnesium 17mg 183mg 40%
Phosphorus 114mg 367mg 36%
Potassium 214mg 1392mg 35%
Protein 4.6g 21.7g 34%
Zinc 0.44mg 2.76mg 21%
Vitamin B3 0.148mg 2.965mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.478g 0.814g 18%
Vitamin B6 0.056mg 0.283mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.3µg 0µg 13%
Vitamin B5 0.62mg 1.266mg 13%
Selenium 1.8µg 8.2µg 12%
Sodium 245mg 17mg 10%
Fats 8.1g 1.49g 10%
Saturated fat 2.476g 0.33g 10%
Vitamin B2 0.256mg 0.187mg 5%
Carbs 77g 62.78g 5%
Monounsaturated fat 1.542g 0.012g 4%
Vitamin E 0.46mg 3%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Calories 382kcal 343kcal 2%
Cholesterol 7mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin A 12µg 1µg 1%
Calcium 138mg 130mg 1%
Choline 8mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 77g 47.78g N/A
Sugar 65.5g N/A
Tryptophan 0.06mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.192mg 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.258mg 0.785mg 0%
Leucine 0.417mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.338mg 1.521mg 0%
Methionine 0.107mg 0.243mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.205mg 1.858mg 0%
Valine 0.285mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.115mg 0.774mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Caramel Pigeon pea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
16%
Caramel
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Caramel
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 65.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 228mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.146g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
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. Caramel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167974/nutrients
  2. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/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.