Cumin vs Pigeon pea - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Cumin and Pigeon pea
- Cumin has more Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B6, however Pigeon pea is higher in Folate, Copper, and Fiber.
- Cumin covers your daily Iron needs 764% more than Pigeon pea.
- Pigeon pea contains 7 times less Calcium than Cumin. Cumin contains 931mg of Calcium, while Pigeon pea contains 130mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Spices, cumin seed 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+616.2%
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Iron
+1168.8%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Phosphorus
+36%
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Potassium
+28.4%
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Zinc
+73.9%
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Sodium
-89.9%
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Copper
+21.9%
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Calcium
+616.2%
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Iron
+1168.8%
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Magnesium
+100%
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Phosphorus
+36%
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Potassium
+28.4%
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Zinc
+73.9%
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Sodium
-89.9%
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Copper
+21.9%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+4435.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+74.9%
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Vitamin B3
+54.4%
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Vitamin B6
+53.7%
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Folate
+4460%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.643
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Vitamin A
+4435.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+74.9%
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Vitamin B3
+54.4%
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Vitamin B6
+53.7%
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Folate
+4460%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.643
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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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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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 33.74g | 47.78g |
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Protein | 17.81g | 21.7g |
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Fats | 22.27g | 1.49g |
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Carbs | 44.24g | 62.78g |
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Calories | 375kcal | 343kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 2.25g | g |
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Fiber | 10.5g | 15g |
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Calcium | 931mg | 130mg |
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Iron | 66.36mg | 5.23mg |
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Magnesium | 366mg | 183mg |
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Phosphorus | 499mg | 367mg |
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Potassium | 1788mg | 1392mg |
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Sodium | 168mg | 17mg |
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Zinc | 4.8mg | 2.76mg |
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Copper | 0.867mg | 1.057mg |
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Vitamin A | 1270IU | 28IU |
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Vitamin E | 3.33mg | mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin C | 7.7mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.628mg | 0.643mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.327mg | 0.187mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 4.579mg | 2.965mg |
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Vitamin B5 | mg | 1.266mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.435mg | 0.283mg |
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Folate | 10µg | 456µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | 5.4µg | µg |
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Tryptophan | mg | 0.212mg |
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Threonine | mg | 0.767mg |
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Isoleucine | mg | 0.785mg |
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Leucine | mg | 1.549mg |
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Lysine | mg | 1.521mg |
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Methionine | mg | 0.243mg |
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Phenylalanine | mg | 1.858mg |
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Valine | mg | 0.937mg |
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Histidine | mg | 0.774mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
Trans Fat | g | 0g |
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Saturated Fat | 1.535g | 0.33g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 14.04g | 0.012g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 3.279g | 0.814g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
51

62

Mineral Summary Score
480

134

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
107%

130%

Carbohydrates
44%

63%

Fats
103%

7%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.205g)
Which food is cheaper?

Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)