Peruvian groundcherry vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Peruvian groundcherry and pigeon pea raw different?
- Peruvian groundcherry is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C; however, pigeon pea raw is richer in iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, calcium, and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for iron for pigeon pea raw is 53% higher.
- Pigeon pea raw has a lower glycemic index (22) than Peruvian groundcherry (35).
Groundcherries, (cape-gooseberries or poha), 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.
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1344.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +423% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +817.5% |
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 AVitamin A | +3500% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +484.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +367.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Copper | 1.057mg | 117% | |
Folate | 456µg | 114% | |
Manganese | 1.791mg | 78% | |
Fiber | 15g | 60% | |
Iron | 1mg | 5.23mg | 53% |
Phosphorus | 40mg | 367mg | 47% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.11mg | 0.643mg | 44% |
Magnesium | 183mg | 44% | |
Potassium | 1392mg | 41% | |
Protein | 1.9g | 21.7g | 40% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 25% | |
Zinc | 2.76mg | 25% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 22% | |
Carbs | 11.2g | 62.78g | 17% |
Selenium | 8.2µg | 15% | |
Calories | 53kcal | 343kcal | 15% |
Calcium | 9mg | 130mg | 12% |
Vitamin C | 11mg | 0mg | 12% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04mg | 0.187mg | 11% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 5% | |
Vitamin A | 36µg | 1µg | 4% |
Saturated fat | 0.33g | 2% | |
Vitamin B3 | 2.8mg | 2.965mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.7g | 1.49g | 1% |
Sodium | 17mg | 1% | |
Net carbs | 11.2g | 47.78g | N/A |
Monounsaturated fat | 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.9 g
Fats:
0.7 g
Carbs:
11.2 g
Water:
85.4 g
Other:
0.8 g
Protein:
21.7 g
Fats:
1.49 g
Carbs:
62.78 g
Water:
10.59 g
Other:
3.44 g
Contains more WaterWater | +706.4% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +1042.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +112.9% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +460.5% |
Contains more OtherOther | +330% |