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English muffin vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between English muffins and pigeon pea raw

  • The amount of folate, copper, manganese, iron, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, potassium, and phosphorus in pigeon pea raw is higher than in English muffins.
  • Pigeon pea raw covers your daily folate needs 105% more than English muffins.
  • Pigeon pea raw has 27 times less sodium than English muffins. English muffins have 464mg of sodium, while pigeon pea raw has 17mg.
  • English muffins have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of English muffins is 77, while the glycemic index of pigeon pea raw is 22.

Specific food types used in this comparison are English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 15% 16% 12% 33% 43% 19% 57% 61% 47% 0%
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 +771.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +962.6%
Contains more IronIron +487.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +719.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +294.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +175.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +401.7%

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 45% 36% 29% 27% 9.9% 5% 0% 28% 0%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +255.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +183.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +558.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1132.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 +20.8%
Contains more WaterWater +297.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +181.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +36.5%
Contains more OtherOther +43.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 21% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.259 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.888 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 -21.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2416.7%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.814g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Pigeon pea raw DV% diff.
Folate 37µg 456µg 105%
Copper 0.129mg 1.057mg 103%
Manganese 0.357mg 1.791mg 62%
Iron 0.89mg 5.23mg 54%
Fiber 2.7g 15g 49%
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 0.643mg 39%
Magnesium 21mg 183mg 39%
Potassium 131mg 1392mg 37%
Phosphorus 133mg 367mg 33%
Protein 7.7g 21.7g 28%
Zinc 0.7mg 2.76mg 19%
Sodium 464mg 17mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.283mg 18%
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 1.266mg 16%
Selenium 8.2µg 15%
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 2.965mg 9%
Calcium 52mg 130mg 8%
Carbs 46g 62.78g 6%
Calories 235kcal 343kcal 5%
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 0.187mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0µg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.302g 0.012g 1%
Fats 1.8g 1.49g 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 43.3g 47.78g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.259g 0.33g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.814g 0%
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.242mg 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.785mg 0%
Leucine 0.553mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.241mg 1.521mg 0%
Methionine 0.139mg 0.243mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 1.858mg 0%
Valine 0.353mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.17mg 0.774mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
14%
English muffin
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 447mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.071g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.