Molasses vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between molasses and pigeon pea raw
- Molasses have more vitamin B6, selenium, and magnesium; however, pigeon pea raw is higher in folate, copper, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B2.
- Pigeon pea raw covers your daily folate needs 114% more than molasses.
- Pigeon pea raw contains 2 times less vitamin B6 than molasses. Molasses contain 0.67mg of vitamin B6, while pigeon pea raw contains 0.283mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Molasses 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 more MagnesiumMagnesium | +32.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.7% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +117.1% |
Contains more IronIron | +10.8% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +117% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +851.7% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1083.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -54.1% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.1% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +136.7% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1468.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +9250% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +218.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +57.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
0 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
74.73 g
Water:
21.87 g
Other:
3.3 g
Protein:
21.7 g
Fats:
1.49 g
Carbs:
62.78 g
Water:
10.59 g
Other:
3.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19% |
Contains more WaterWater | +106.5% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1390% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
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 | -94.5% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +166.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1528% |
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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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Folate | 0µg | 456µg | 114% |
Copper | 0.487mg | 1.057mg | 63% |
Fiber | 0g | 15g | 60% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.041mg | 0.643mg | 50% |
Phosphorus | 31mg | 367mg | 48% |
Protein | 0g | 21.7g | 43% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.67mg | 0.283mg | 30% |
Zinc | 0.29mg | 2.76mg | 22% |
Selenium | 17.8µg | 8.2µg | 17% |
Fructose | 12.79g | 16% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.002mg | 0.187mg | 14% |
Magnesium | 242mg | 183mg | 14% |
Vitamin B3 | 0.93mg | 2.965mg | 13% |
Manganese | 1.53mg | 1.791mg | 11% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.804mg | 1.266mg | 9% |
Calcium | 205mg | 130mg | 8% |
Iron | 4.72mg | 5.23mg | 6% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.05g | 0.814g | 5% |
Carbs | 74.73g | 62.78g | 4% |
Calories | 290kcal | 343kcal | 3% |
Fats | 0.1g | 1.49g | 2% |
Choline | 13.3mg | 2% | |
Potassium | 1464mg | 1392mg | 2% |
Sodium | 37mg | 17mg | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.018g | 0.33g | 1% |
Net carbs | 74.73g | 47.78g | N/A |
Sugar | 74.72g | N/A | |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.032g | 0.012g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0% | |
Threonine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
Leucine | 1.549mg | 0% | |
Lysine | 1.521mg | 0% | |
Methionine | 0.243mg | 0% | |
Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 0% | |
Valine | 0.937mg | 0% | |
Histidine | 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
18%

57%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%

135%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 74.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?

Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Molasses is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.312g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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