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Cumin vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Cumin and Pigeon pea?

  • Pigeon pea has less Iron, Manganese, Calcium, Magnesium, Copper, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Zinc, and Vitamin B6 than Cumin.
  • Cumin's daily need coverage for Iron is 816% higher.
  • Cumin has 22 times more Calcium than Pigeon pea. Cumin has 931mg of Calcium, while Pigeon pea has 43mg.

We used Spices, cumin seed and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this comparison.

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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 +2065.1%
Contains more Iron +5878.4%
Contains more Magnesium +695.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +319.3%
Contains more Potassium +365.6%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Copper +222.3%
Contains more Manganese +565.3%
Contains more Selenium +79.3%
Contains less Sodium -97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 280% 2489% 262% 214% 158% 22% 131% 289% 435% 29%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Calcium +2065.1%
Contains more Iron +5878.4%
Contains more Magnesium +695.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +319.3%
Contains more Potassium +365.6%
Contains more Zinc +433.3%
Contains more Copper +222.3%
Contains more Manganese +565.3%
Contains more Selenium +79.3%
Contains less Sodium -97%

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.
Cumin
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Contains more Vitamin A +42233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +454.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +486.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +770%
Contains more Folate +1010%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 67% 0% 26% 157% 76% 86% 0% 101% 8% 0% 14%
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 +42233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +330.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +454.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +486.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +770%
Contains more Folate +1010%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +163.5%
Contains more Fats +5760.5%
Contains more Carbs +90.3%
Contains more Other +618.9%
Contains more Water +750.5%
18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 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 Protein +163.5%
Contains more Fats +5760.5%
Contains more Carbs +90.3%
Contains more Other +618.9%
Contains more Water +750.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +467900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1499.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%
8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.279 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +467900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1499.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cumin Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 33.74g 16.55g Cumin
Protein 17.81g 6.76g Cumin
Fats 22.27g 0.38g Cumin
Carbs 44.24g 23.25g Cumin
Calories 375kcal 121kcal Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Pigeon pea
Fiber 10.5g 6.7g Cumin
Calcium 931mg 43mg Cumin
Iron 66.36mg 1.11mg Cumin
Magnesium 366mg 46mg Cumin
Phosphorus 499mg 119mg Cumin
Potassium 1788mg 384mg Cumin
Sodium 168mg 5mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 4.8mg 0.9mg Cumin
Copper 0.867mg 0.269mg Cumin
Manganese 3.333mg 0.501mg Cumin
Selenium 5.2µg 2.9µg Cumin
Vitamin A 1270IU 3IU Cumin
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 0µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Vitamin C 7.7mg 0mg Cumin
Vitamin B1 0.628mg 0.146mg Cumin
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 0.059mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 4.579mg 0.781mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 0.319mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.435mg 0.05mg Cumin
Folate 10µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
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
Saturated Fat 1.535g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 14.04g 0.003g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 3.279g 0.205g Cumin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cumin 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
51%
Cumin
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
431%
Cumin
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 163mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.452g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.