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Eggplant vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between eggplant and pigeon pea raw

  • The amount of folate, copper, manganese, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, potassium, and zinc in pigeon pea raw is higher than in eggplant.
  • Pigeon pea raw covers your daily folate needs 109% more than eggplant.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Eggplant, raw 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 10% 2.7% 20% 8.6% 27% 4.4% 10% 0.26% 30% 1.6%
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 less SodiumSodium -88.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1207.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1344.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +507.9%
Contains more IronIron +2173.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1204.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1625%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1429.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +672%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2633.3%

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 7.3% 0.33% 6% 0% 9.8% 8.5% 12% 17% 19% 0% 8.8% 17% 3.8%
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 +1548.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +405.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +356.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +350.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +236.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +1972.7%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 92%
Protein: 0.98 g
Fats: 0.18 g
Carbs: 5.88 g
Water: 92.3 g
Other: 0.66 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 WaterWater +771.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2114.3%
Contains more FatsFats +727.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +967.7%
Contains more OtherOther +421.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 13% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.034 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 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 less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +971.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Eggplant Pigeon pea raw DV% diff.
Folate 22µg 456µg 109%
Copper 0.081mg 1.057mg 108%
Manganese 0.232mg 1.791mg 68%
Iron 0.23mg 5.23mg 63%
Vitamin B1 0.039mg 0.643mg 50%
Phosphorus 24mg 367mg 49%
Fiber 3g 15g 48%
Protein 0.98g 21.7g 41%
Magnesium 14mg 183mg 40%
Potassium 229mg 1392mg 34%
Zinc 0.16mg 2.76mg 24%
Vitamin B5 0.281mg 1.266mg 20%
Carbs 5.88g 62.78g 19%
Calories 25kcal 343kcal 16%
Vitamin B6 0.084mg 0.283mg 15%
Vitamin B3 0.649mg 2.965mg 14%
Selenium 0.3µg 8.2µg 14%
Calcium 9mg 130mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.037mg 0.187mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.814g 5%
Vitamin K 3.5µg 3%
Fructose 1.54g 2%
Fats 0.18g 1.49g 2%
Vitamin E 0.3mg 2%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 0mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.034g 0.33g 1%
Choline 6.9mg 1%
Sodium 2mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 2.88g 47.78g N/A
Sugar 3.53g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.016g 0.012g 0%
Tryptophan 0.009mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.037mg 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.045mg 0.785mg 0%
Leucine 0.064mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.047mg 1.521mg 0%
Methionine 0.011mg 0.243mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.043mg 1.858mg 0%
Valine 0.053mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.023mg 0.774mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Eggplant 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
8%
Eggplant
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
12%
Eggplant
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Eggplant
Eggplant contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Eggplant
Eggplant is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.296g)
Which food is cheaper?
Eggplant
Eggplant is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Eggplant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169228/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.