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Pigeon pea raw vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pigeon pea raw and Black gram

  • Black gram has less Copper, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Pigeon pea raw covers your daily Copper needs 102% more than Black gram.
  • Black gram contains 6 times less Potassium than Pigeon pea raw. Pigeon pea raw contains 1392mg of Potassium, while Black gram contains 231mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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.
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
9
:
1
Black gram
Black gram
Contains more Calcium +145.3%
Contains more Iron +198.9%
Contains more Magnesium +190.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.3%
Contains more Potassium +502.6%
Contains more Zinc +232.5%
Contains more Copper +660.4%
Contains more Manganese +334.7%
Contains more Selenium +228%
Contains less Sodium -58.8%
Pigeon pea raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Black gram
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 66% 45% 67% 21% 1% 23% 47% 54% 14%
Contains more Calcium +145.3%
Contains more Iron +198.9%
Contains more Magnesium +190.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +135.3%
Contains more Potassium +502.6%
Contains more Zinc +232.5%
Contains more Copper +660.4%
Contains more Manganese +334.7%
Contains more Selenium +228%
Contains less Sodium -58.8%

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.
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
6
:
4
Black gram
Black gram
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +387.9%
Contains more Folate +385.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Black gram
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 4% 38% 18% 29% 26% 14% 71% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +192.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +387.9%
Contains more Folate +385.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
4
:
1
Black gram
Black gram
Contains more Protein +187.8%
Contains more Fats +170.9%
Contains more Carbs +242.3%
Contains more Other +224.5%
Contains more Water +584.7%
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
Black gram
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.54 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 18.34 g
Water: 72.51 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Protein +187.8%
Contains more Fats +170.9%
Contains more Carbs +242.3%
Contains more Other +224.5%
Contains more Water +584.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
1
:
2
Black gram
Black gram
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141.7%
Pigeon pea raw
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
Black gram
9% 7% 84%
Saturated Fat: 0.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.359 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +126.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +141.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Black gram Opinion
Net carbs 47.78g 11.94g Pigeon pea raw
Protein 21.7g 7.54g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 1.49g 0.55g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 62.78g 18.34g Pigeon pea raw
Calories 343kcal 105kcal Pigeon pea raw
Sugar 2.01g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g 6.4g Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 130mg 53mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 5.23mg 1.75mg Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 183mg 63mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 367mg 156mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 1392mg 231mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 17mg 7mg Black gram
Zinc 2.76mg 0.83mg Pigeon pea raw
Copper 1.057mg 0.139mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 1.791mg 0.412mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 8.2µg 2.5µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 28IU 31IU Black gram
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2µg Black gram
Vitamin E 0.15mg Black gram
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Black gram
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.15mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.075mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 1.5mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.433mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.058mg Pigeon pea raw
Folate 456µg 94µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin K 2.7µg Black gram
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.078mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.767mg 0.262mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.385mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 1.549mg 0.625mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 1.521mg 0.5mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.243mg 0.11mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.44mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg 0.423mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.774mg 0.211mg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.33g 0.038g Black gram
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0.029g Black gram
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.359g Pigeon pea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Black gram
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
62%
Pigeon pea raw
17%
Black gram
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
35%
Black gram

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.01g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Black gram
Black gram contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Black gram
Black gram is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.292g)
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. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/nutrients
  2. Black gram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172427/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.