Chocolate cake vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chocolate cake and pigeon pea raw
- Pigeon pea raw has more folate, copper, manganese, fiber, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium than chocolate cake.
- Pigeon pea raw's daily need coverage for folate is 107% more.
- Chocolate cake contains 16 times more saturated fat than pigeon pea raw. Chocolate cake contains 5.43g of saturated fat, while pigeon pea raw contains 0.33g.
- Chocolate cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41, while the glycemic index of pigeon pea raw is 22.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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.
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +45.1% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +471.9% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +116.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +894.3% |
Contains more IronIron | +224.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +410.6% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +300% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +246.2% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +539.6% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +13.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +356% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +160.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +316.4% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +590.2% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +1588.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.3 g
Fats:
15.1 g
Carbs:
53.4 g
Water:
24.4 g
Other:
1.8 g
Protein:
21.7 g
Fats:
1.49 g
Carbs:
62.78 g
Water:
10.59 g
Other:
3.44 g
Contains more FatsFats | +913.4% |
Contains more WaterWater | +130.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +309.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +91.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.761 g
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 | +50225% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +239.2% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -93.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Folate | 27µg | 456µg | 107% |
Copper | 0.207mg | 1.057mg | 94% |
Manganese | 0.28mg | 1.791mg | 66% |
Fiber | 1.6g | 15g | 54% |
Iron | 1.61mg | 5.23mg | 45% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.141mg | 0.643mg | 42% |
Potassium | 140mg | 1392mg | 37% |
Phosphorus | 106mg | 367mg | 37% |
Magnesium | 32mg | 183mg | 36% |
Protein | 5.3g | 21.7g | 33% |
Saturated fat | 5.43g | 0.33g | 23% |
Choline | 128.4mg | 23% | |
Fats | 15.1g | 1.49g | 21% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.041mg | 0.283mg | 19% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.304mg | 1.266mg | 19% |
Zinc | 0.69mg | 2.76mg | 19% |
Cholesterol | 58mg | 0mg | 19% |
Monounsaturated fat | 6.039g | 0.012g | 15% |
Sodium | 315mg | 17mg | 13% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 2.761g | 0.814g | 13% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.137mg | 2.965mg | 11% |
Calcium | 60mg | 130mg | 7% |
Selenium | 11.9µg | 8.2µg | 7% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.16µg | 0µg | 7% |
Carbs | 53.4g | 62.78g | 3% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.187mg | 2% |
Calories | 371kcal | 343kcal | 1% |
Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0mg | 0% |
Net carbs | 51.8g | 47.78g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
Tryptophan | 0.068mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.202mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.24mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.407mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.268mg | 1.521mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.265mg | 1.858mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.283mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.12mg | 0.774mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.005g | N/A |
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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
19%

57%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%

135%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?

Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.