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Chocolate vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Chocolate and Pigeon pea

  • Chocolate has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Potassium, however, Pigeon pea has more Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate is 92% higher.
  • Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids 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.
Contains more Calcium +30.2%
Contains more Iron +622.5%
Contains more Magnesium +217.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.1%
Contains more Potassium +45.6%
Contains more Zinc +123.3%
Contains more Copper +282.2%
Contains more Manganese +183.2%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Equal in Selenium - 2.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Calcium +30.2%
Contains more Iron +622.5%
Contains more Magnesium +217.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.1%
Contains more Potassium +45.6%
Contains more Zinc +123.3%
Contains more Copper +282.2%
Contains more Manganese +183.2%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Equal in Selenium - 2.9

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +484%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.781
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.319
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
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 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +484%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.781
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.319

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +8131.6%
Contains more Carbs +163.1%
Contains more Other +60.4%
Contains more Protein +38.5%
Contains more Water +6967%
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 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 Fats +8131.6%
Contains more Carbs +163.1%
Contains more Other +60.4%
Contains more Protein +38.5%
Contains more Water +6967%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +317900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +432.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +317900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +432.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 54.17g 16.55g Chocolate
Protein 4.88g 6.76g Pigeon pea
Fats 31.28g 0.38g Chocolate
Carbs 61.17g 23.25g Chocolate
Calories 546kcal 121kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Pigeon pea
Fiber 7g 6.7g Chocolate
Calcium 56mg 43mg Chocolate
Iron 8.02mg 1.11mg Chocolate
Magnesium 146mg 46mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 206mg 119mg Chocolate
Potassium 559mg 384mg Chocolate
Sodium 24mg 5mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 2.01mg 0.9mg Chocolate
Copper 1.028mg 0.269mg Chocolate
Manganese 1.419mg 0.501mg Chocolate
Selenium 3µg 2.9µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 50IU 3IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.025mg 0.146mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.059mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B3 0.725mg 0.781mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B5 0.297mg 0.319mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.042mg 0.05mg Pigeon pea
Folate 111µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B12 0.23µg 0µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.066mg Pigeon pea
Threonine 0.239mg Pigeon pea
Isoleucine 0.245mg Pigeon pea
Leucine 0.483mg Pigeon pea
Lysine 0.474mg Pigeon pea
Methionine 0.076mg Pigeon pea
Phenylalanine 0.579mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.292mg Pigeon pea
Histidine 0.241mg Pigeon pea
Cholesterol 8mg 0mg Pigeon pea
Trans Fat 0.112g 0g Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 18.519g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 9.54g 0.003g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 1.092g 0.205g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Chocolate 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
10%
Chocolate
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
116%
Chocolate
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.436g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.