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

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Important differences between Millet raw and Pigeon pea raw

  • Millet raw has more Vitamin B3, however, Pigeon pea raw is richer in Folate, Potassium, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Pigeon pea raw's daily need coverage for Folate is 93% more.
  • Millet raw contains 2 times more Vitamin B3 than Pigeon pea raw. Millet raw contains 4.72mg of Vitamin B3, while Pigeon pea raw contains 2.965mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Millet, 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.
Millet raw
Millet raw
1
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9
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains less Sodium -70.6%
Contains more Calcium +1525%
Contains more Iron +73.8%
Contains more Magnesium +60.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.8%
Contains more Potassium +613.8%
Contains more Zinc +64.3%
Contains more Copper +40.9%
Contains more Selenium +203.7%
Equal in Manganese - 1.791
Millet raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 113% 82% 123% 18% 1% 46% 250% 213% 15%
Pigeon pea raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Contains less Sodium -70.6%
Contains more Calcium +1525%
Contains more Iron +73.8%
Contains more Magnesium +60.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +28.8%
Contains more Potassium +613.8%
Contains more Zinc +64.3%
Contains more Copper +40.9%
Contains more Selenium +203.7%
Equal in Manganese - 1.791

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.
Millet raw
Millet raw
5
:
4
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Folate +436.5%
Millet raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 106% 67% 89% 51% 89% 64% 0% 3%
Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 161% 44% 56% 76% 66% 342% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +55.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +49.3%
Contains more Folate +436.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet raw
Millet raw
2
:
3
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Fats +183.2%
Contains more Carbs +16%
Contains more Protein +96.9%
Contains more Water +22.1%
Equal in Other - 3.44
Millet raw
11% 4% 73% 9% 3%
Protein: 11.02 g
Fats: 4.22 g
Carbs: 72.85 g
Water: 8.67 g
Other: 3.24 g
Pigeon pea raw
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 Fats +183.2%
Contains more Carbs +16%
Contains more Protein +96.9%
Contains more Water +22.1%
Equal in Other - 3.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Millet raw
Millet raw
2
:
1
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6341.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.4%
Millet raw
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.134 g
Pigeon pea raw
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6341.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +162.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Millet raw Pigeon pea raw Opinion
Net carbs 64.35g 47.78g Millet raw
Protein 11.02g 21.7g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 4.22g 1.49g Millet raw
Carbs 72.85g 62.78g Millet raw
Calories 378kcal 343kcal Millet raw
Fiber 8.5g 15g Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 8mg 130mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 3.01mg 5.23mg Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 114mg 183mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 285mg 367mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 195mg 1392mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 5mg 17mg Millet raw
Zinc 1.68mg 2.76mg Pigeon pea raw
Copper 0.75mg 1.057mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 1.632mg 1.791mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 2.7µg 8.2µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 0IU 28IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin E 0.05mg Millet raw
Vitamin B1 0.421mg 0.643mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.187mg Millet raw
Vitamin B3 4.72mg 2.965mg Millet raw
Vitamin B5 0.848mg 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.384mg 0.283mg Millet raw
Folate 85µg 456µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin K 0.9µg Millet raw
Tryptophan 0.119mg 0.212mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.353mg 0.767mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.465mg 0.785mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 1.4mg 1.549mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 0.212mg 1.521mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.221mg 0.243mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.578mg 0.937mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.236mg 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.723g 0.33g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.773g 0.012g Millet raw
Polyunsaturated fat 2.134g 0.814g Millet raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Millet raw Pigeon pea raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
39%
Millet raw
62%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
86%
Millet raw
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.393g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet raw
Millet raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Millet raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169702/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.