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Curry powder vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between curry powder and pigeon pea raw?

  • Curry powder is richer in manganese, iron, fiber, selenium, calcium, zinc, magnesium, and copper, yet pigeon pea raw is richer in folate and vitamin B1.
  • Curry powder's daily need coverage for manganese is 283% higher.
  • Curry powder has 5 times more selenium than pigeon pea raw. Curry powder has 40.3µg of selenium, while pigeon pea raw has 8.2µg.
  • Curry powder has a lower glycemic index than pigeon pea raw.

We used Spices, curry powder and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 182% 158% 103% 716% 400% 128% 157% 6.8% 1083% 220%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 39% 123% 196% 352% 75% 157% 2.2% 234% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +303.8%
Contains more IronIron +265.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +363.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +391.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~367mg

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 2.3% 0.33% 505% 0% 44% 46% 61% 64% 24% 0% 250% 42% 35%
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% 0.33% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +265.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +714.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.187mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.965mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 14% 56% 9% 7%
Protein: 14.29 g
Fats: 14.01 g
Carbs: 55.83 g
Water: 8.8 g
Other: 7.07 g
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +840.3%
Contains more OtherOther +105.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.4%
Contains more WaterWater +20.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 65% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.648 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.056 g
29% 70%
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 +73083.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +275.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Curry powder Pigeon pea raw
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Curry powder Pigeon pea raw DV% diff.
Manganese 8.3mg 1.791mg 283%
Iron 19.1mg 5.23mg 173%
Vitamin E 25.24mg 168%
Fiber 53.2g 15g 153%
Folate 56µg 456µg 100%
Vitamin K 99.8µg 83%
Selenium 40.3µg 8.2µg 58%
Calcium 525mg 130mg 40%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.643mg 39%
Monounsaturated fat 8.782g 0.012g 22%
Fats 14.01g 1.49g 19%
Zinc 4.7mg 2.76mg 18%
Magnesium 255mg 183mg 17%
Copper 1.2mg 1.057mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 3.056g 0.814g 15%
Protein 14.29g 21.7g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.105mg 0.283mg 14%
Choline 64.2mg 12%
Potassium 1170mg 1392mg 7%
Saturated fat 1.648g 0.33g 6%
Vitamin B5 1.07mg 1.266mg 4%
Sodium 52mg 17mg 2%
Carbs 55.83g 62.78g 2%
Vitamin B3 3.26mg 2.965mg 2%
Fructose 0.79g 1%
Calories 325kcal 343kcal 1%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.187mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Net carbs 2.63g 47.78g N/A
Sugar 2.76g N/A
Phosphorus 367mg 367mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.11mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.35mg 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.63mg 0.785mg 0%
Leucine 0.89mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.7mg 1.521mg 0%
Methionine 0.19mg 0.243mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 1.858mg 0%
Valine 0.75mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.29mg 0.774mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Curry powder Pigeon pea raw
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
83%
Curry powder
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
315%
Curry powder
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.318g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Curry powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170924/nutrients
  2. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/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.