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

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What are the differences between ostrich and pigeon pea raw?

  • Ostrich is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium, yet pigeon pea raw is higher in folate, copper, manganese, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, iron, and potassium.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 260% more.
  • Ostrich has 5 times more selenium than pigeon pea raw. While ostrich has 37.5µg of selenium, pigeon pea raw has only 8.2µg.
  • The glycemic index of ostrich is lower.

We used Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw types 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 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
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 more ZincZinc +75.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +357.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +632%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2066.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +284.5%
Contains more IronIron +87.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +595.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9326.3%

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 0% 0% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +177.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +2940%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.266mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 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 ProteinProtein +31.3%
Contains more FatsFats +72.5%
Contains more WaterWater +546.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +700%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7983.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ostrich Pigeon pea raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 6.25µg 0µg 260%
Folate 15µg 456µg 110%
Copper 0.152mg 1.057mg 101%
Manganese 0.019mg 1.791mg 77%
Fiber 0g 15g 60%
Selenium 37.5µg 8.2µg 53%
Magnesium 25mg 183mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.643mg 34%
Iron 2.79mg 5.23mg 31%
Potassium 362mg 1392mg 30%
Cholesterol 85mg 0mg 28%
Vitamin B3 7.143mg 2.965mg 26%
Carbs 0g 62.78g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.545mg 0.283mg 20%
Zinc 4.85mg 2.76mg 19%
Phosphorus 251mg 367mg 17%
Protein 28.49g 21.7g 14%
Calcium 6mg 130mg 12%
Calories 145kcal 343kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 0.187mg 8%
Saturated fat 1g 0.33g 3%
Sodium 80mg 17mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.97g 0.012g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.44g 0.814g 2%
Fats 2.57g 1.49g 2%
Vitamin B5 1.318mg 1.266mg 1%
Net carbs 0g 47.78g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.254mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 1.25mg 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.354mg 0.785mg 0%
Leucine 2.315mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 2.516mg 1.521mg 0%
Methionine 0.796mg 0.243mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.176mg 1.858mg 0%
Valine 1.407mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.716mg 0.774mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ostrich 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
97%
Ostrich
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
66%
Ostrich
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.67g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.