Longan vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between longan and pigeon pea raw
- Longan has more vitamin C, while pigeon pea raw has more copper, manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and zinc.
- Pigeon pea raw covers your daily need for copper, 99% more than longan.
- Pigeon pea raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pigeon pea raw is 22, while the glycemic index of longan is 45.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Longans, 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +1730% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +12900% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +423.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +3923.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +525.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +5420% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1647.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +3344.2% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1974.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +888.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.31 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
15.14 g
Water:
82.75 g
Other:
0.7 g
Protein:
21.7 g
Fats:
1.49 g
Carbs:
62.78 g
Water:
10.59 g
Other:
3.44 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +681.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1556.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1390% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +314.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +391.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 456µg | 114% | |
| Copper | 0.169mg | 1.057mg | 99% |
| Vitamin C | 84mg | 0mg | 93% |
| Manganese | 0.052mg | 1.791mg | 76% |
| Iron | 0.13mg | 5.23mg | 64% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 15g | 56% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.031mg | 0.643mg | 51% |
| Phosphorus | 21mg | 367mg | 49% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 183mg | 41% |
| Protein | 1.31g | 21.7g | 41% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 1392mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 25% | |
| Zinc | 0.05mg | 2.76mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3mg | 2.965mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 15.14g | 62.78g | 16% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 15% | |
| Calories | 60kcal | 343kcal | 14% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 130mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 5% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 0.187mg | 4% |
| Fats | 0.1g | 1.49g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.33g | 2% | |
| Sodium | 0mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 14.04g | 47.78g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.034mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.026mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.054mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.046mg | 1.521mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.013mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.03mg | 1.858mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.058mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.012mg | 0.774mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
135%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Longan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.33g)
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)