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

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Differences between Lentil and Pigeon pea raw

  • Pigeon pea raw is higher than Lentil in Copper, Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Potassium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Pigeon pea raw's daily need coverage for Copper is 90% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
Lentil
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 5.7% 33% 125% 84% 35% 77% 0.26% 64% 15%
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 +408.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +584.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +277.2%
Contains more IronIron +57.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +321.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +117.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +103.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +262.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +192.9%

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.
Lentil
4
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 5% 0.48% 2.2% 0% 42% 17% 20% 38% 41% 0% 4.3% 136% 18%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +280.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +179.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +98.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +59%
Contains more FolateFolate +151.9%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
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9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 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 +557.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +140.6%
Contains more FatsFats +292.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +211.9%
Contains more OtherOther +314.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lentil
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18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.175 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 -83.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +433.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +365.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lentil Pigeon pea raw Opinion
Calories 116kcal 343kcal Pigeon pea raw
Protein 9.02g 21.7g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 0.38g 1.49g Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin C 1.5mg 0mg Lentil
Net carbs 12.23g 47.78g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 20.13g 62.78g Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 36mg 183mg Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 19mg 130mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 369mg 1392mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 3.33mg 5.23mg Pigeon pea raw
Sugar 1.8g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 7.9g 15g Pigeon pea raw
Copper 0.251mg 1.057mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 1.27mg 2.76mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 180mg 367mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 2mg 17mg Lentil
Vitamin A 8IU 28IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin E 0.11mg Lentil
Manganese 0.494mg 1.791mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 2.8µg 8.2µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B1 0.169mg 0.643mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.073mg 0.187mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B3 1.06mg 2.965mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 0.638mg 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.178mg 0.283mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin K 1.7µg Lentil
Folate 181µg 456µg Pigeon pea raw
Choline 32.7mg Lentil
Saturated Fat 0.053g 0.33g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 0.064g 0.012g Lentil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.175g 0.814g Pigeon pea raw
Tryptophan 0.081mg 0.212mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.323mg 0.767mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.39mg 0.785mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 0.654mg 1.549mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 0.63mg 1.521mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.077mg 0.243mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 0.445mg 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.448mg 0.937mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.254mg 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lentil 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
25%
Lentil
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
46%
Lentil
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lentil
Lentil contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.277g)
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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.