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Lamb vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Lamb and Pigeon pea

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Pigeon pea has more Fiber, Folate, Manganese, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb is 106% higher.

Food types used in this article are Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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.
Lamb
Lamb
4
:
6
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
Contains more Iron +69.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +58%
Contains more Zinc +395.6%
Contains more Selenium +810.3%
Contains more Calcium +152.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +23.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Copper +126.1%
Contains more Manganese +2177.3%
Lamb
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Pigeon pea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Iron +69.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +58%
Contains more Zinc +395.6%
Contains more Selenium +810.3%
Contains more Calcium +152.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +23.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Copper +126.1%
Contains more Manganese +2177.3%

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.
Lamb
Lamb
8
:
3
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +323.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +752.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46%
Contains more Folate +516.7%
Lamb
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Pigeon pea
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +323.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +752.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46%
Contains more Folate +516.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
3
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
Contains more Protein +262.7%
Contains more Fats +5410.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27.6%
Contains more Other +29.3%
Lamb
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Pigeon pea
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 +262.7%
Contains more Fats +5410.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27.6%
Contains more Other +29.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
Lamb
2
:
1
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +293900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +636.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Lamb
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Pigeon pea
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +293900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +636.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 0g 16.55g Pigeon pea
Protein 24.52g 6.76g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 0.38g Lamb
Carbs 0g 23.25g Pigeon pea
Calories 294kcal 121kcal Lamb
Fiber 0g 6.7g Pigeon pea
Calcium 17mg 43mg Pigeon pea
Iron 1.88mg 1.11mg Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 46mg Pigeon pea
Phosphorus 188mg 119mg Lamb
Potassium 310mg 384mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 72mg 5mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 4.46mg 0.9mg Lamb
Copper 0.119mg 0.269mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.022mg 0.501mg Pigeon pea
Selenium 26.4µg 2.9µg Lamb
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Pigeon pea
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.146mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.059mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 0.781mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 0.319mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.05mg Lamb
Folate 18µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.066mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.239mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.245mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 0.483mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 0.474mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.076mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 0.579mg Lamb
Valine 1.323mg 0.292mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.241mg Lamb
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 8.83g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 0.003g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.205g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.747g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.