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

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Summary of differences between Lamb and Pigeon pea raw

  • Lamb has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium, while Pigeon pea raw has more Folate, Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Magnesium.
  • Pigeon pea raw covers your daily need of Folate 110% more than Lamb.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pigeon pea raw is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison 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, 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.
Lamb
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
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 ZincZinc +61.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +222%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +695.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +664.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +349%
Contains more IronIron +178.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +788.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8040.9%

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
7
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% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
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% 1.7% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +543%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2433.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
3
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 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 ProteinProtein +13%
Contains more FatsFats +1305.4%
Contains more WaterWater +407.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +319.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lamb
2
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 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 +73400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.3%

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 raw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lamb Pigeon pea raw Opinion
Calories 294kcal 343kcal Pigeon pea raw
Protein 24.52g 21.7g Lamb
Fats 20.94g 1.49g Lamb
Net carbs 0g 47.78g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 0g 62.78g Pigeon pea raw
Cholesterol 97mg 0mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Lamb
Magnesium 23mg 183mg Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 17mg 130mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 310mg 1392mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 1.88mg 5.23mg Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 0g 15g Pigeon pea raw
Copper 0.119mg 1.057mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 4.46mg 2.76mg Lamb
Phosphorus 188mg 367mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 72mg 17mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 0IU 28IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Lamb
Manganese 0.022mg 1.791mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 26.4µg 8.2µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.1mg 0.643mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 0.187mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 6.66mg 2.965mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.66mg 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.13mg 0.283mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B12 2.55µg 0µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 18µg 456µg Pigeon pea raw
Choline 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 8.83g 0.33g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 8.82g 0.012g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 1.51g 0.814g Lamb
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.212mg Lamb
Threonine 1.05mg 0.767mg Lamb
Isoleucine 1.183mg 0.785mg Lamb
Leucine 1.908mg 1.549mg Lamb
Lysine 2.166mg 1.521mg Lamb
Methionine 0.629mg 0.243mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.998mg 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 1.323mg 0.937mg Lamb
Histidine 0.777mg 0.774mg Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lamb 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
52%
Lamb
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Lamb
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.5g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.