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Chickpea raw vs. Egg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between chickpea raw and eggs

  • Chickpea raw is higher in manganese, folate, fiber, iron, and vitamin B1, yet eggs are higher in copper, selenium, vitamin B12, and choline.
  • Chickpea raw covers your daily manganese needs 925% more than eggs.
  • The glycemic index of eggs is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, raw and Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled.

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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 56% 17% 63% 162% 219% 75% 108% 3.1% 2779% 0%
Egg
Egg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +690%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +14%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +469.8%
Contains more IronIron +262.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +162.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81846.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +204.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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 13% 1% 16% 0% 119% 49% 29% 95% 123% 0% 23% 418% 54%
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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 0% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +622.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2307.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +13.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +342.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2900%
Contains more FolateFolate +1165.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4866.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +142%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +195.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
20% 6% 63% 8% 3%
Protein: 20.47 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 62.95 g
Water: 7.68 g
Other: 2.86 g
Egg
Egg
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13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +62.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +5520.5%
Contains more OtherOther +167.3%
Contains more FatsFats +75.7%
Contains more WaterWater +871.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 29% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.603 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.731 g
Egg
Egg
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37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -81.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +93.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +196.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chickpea raw Egg DV% diff.
Manganese 21.306mg 0.026mg 925%
Copper 0.656mg 2mg 149%
Folate 557µg 44µg 128%
Cholesterol 0mg 373mg 124%
Selenium 0µg 30.8µg 56%
Fiber 12.2g 0g 49%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.11µg 46%
Iron 4.31mg 1.19mg 39%
Choline 99.3mg 293.8mg 35%
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 0.066mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.535mg 0.121mg 32%
Vitamin B2 0.212mg 0.513mg 23%
Carbs 62.95g 1.12g 21%
Potassium 718mg 126mg 17%
Magnesium 79mg 10mg 16%
Zinc 2.76mg 1.05mg 16%
Protein 20.47g 12.58g 16%
Vitamin A 3µg 149µg 16%
Saturated fat 0.603g 3.267g 12%
Calories 378kcal 155kcal 11%
Vitamin D 0µg 2.2µg 11%
Vitamin D 0IU 87IU 11%
Phosphorus 252mg 172mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.731g 1.414g 9%
Vitamin B3 1.541mg 0.064mg 9%
Fats 6.04g 10.61g 7%
Vitamin K 9µg 0.3µg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.377g 4.077g 7%
Vitamin B5 1.588mg 1.398mg 4%
Vitamin C 4mg 0mg 4%
Sodium 24mg 124mg 4%
Calcium 57mg 50mg 1%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 1.03mg 1%
Net carbs 50.75g 1.12g N/A
Sugar 10.7g 1.12g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.153mg 0%
Threonine 0.766mg 0.604mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.882mg 0.686mg 0%
Leucine 1.465mg 1.075mg 0%
Lysine 1.377mg 0.904mg 0%
Methionine 0.27mg 0.392mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.103mg 0.668mg 0%
Valine 0.865mg 0.767mg 0%
Histidine 0.566mg 0.298mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.038g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chickpea raw Egg
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
72%
Chickpea raw
53%
Egg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Chickpea raw
103%
Egg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg
Egg is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg
Egg is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.664g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)
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. Chickpea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173756/nutrients
  2. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.