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Mandarin orange vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are mandarin oranges and pigeon pea raw different?

  • Mandarin oranges are higher in vitamin C; however, pigeon pea raw is richer in copper, folate, manganese, iron, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for pigeon pea raw is 113% higher.
  • Pigeon pea raw has a lower glycemic index (22) than mandarin oranges (47).

Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 8.6% 11% 15% 5.6% 14% 1.9% 8.6% 0.26% 5.1% 0.55%
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 +1425%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +251.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +738.6%
Contains more IronIron +3386.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +2416.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +3842.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1735%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4492.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +8100%

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 89% 11% 4% 0% 15% 8.3% 7.1% 13% 18% 0% 0% 12% 5.6%
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 AVitamin A +3300%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1008.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +419.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +688.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +486.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +262.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +2750%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 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 +704.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +2579%
Contains more FatsFats +380.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +370.6%
Contains more OtherOther +829.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 37% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.065 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 -88.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1152.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mandarin orange Pigeon pea raw DV% diff.
Copper 0.042mg 1.057mg 113%
Folate 16µg 456µg 110%
Manganese 0.039mg 1.791mg 76%
Iron 0.15mg 5.23mg 64%
Fiber 1.8g 15g 53%
Phosphorus 20mg 367mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.058mg 0.643mg 49%
Protein 0.81g 21.7g 42%
Magnesium 12mg 183mg 41%
Potassium 166mg 1392mg 36%
Vitamin C 26.7mg 0mg 30%
Zinc 0.07mg 2.76mg 24%
Vitamin B5 0.216mg 1.266mg 21%
Vitamin B3 0.376mg 2.965mg 16%
Carbs 13.34g 62.78g 16%
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.283mg 16%
Selenium 0.1µg 8.2µg 15%
Calories 53kcal 343kcal 15%
Vitamin B2 0.036mg 0.187mg 12%
Calcium 37mg 130mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.065g 0.814g 5%
Vitamin A 34µg 1µg 4%
Fructose 2.4g 3%
Fats 0.31g 1.49g 2%
Choline 10.2mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Sodium 2mg 17mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.039g 0.33g 1%
Net carbs 11.54g 47.78g N/A
Sugar 10.58g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.06g 0.012g 0%
Tryptophan 0.002mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.016mg 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.017mg 0.785mg 0%
Leucine 0.028mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.032mg 1.521mg 0%
Methionine 0.002mg 0.243mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.018mg 1.858mg 0%
Valine 0.021mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0.774mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Mandarin orange 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%
Mandarin orange
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
7%
Mandarin orange
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.291g)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/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.