Pigeon pea raw vs. Black gram — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pigeon pea raw and black gram
- Pigeon pea raw has more folate, vitamin B1, potassium, manganese, vitamin B3, copper, and vitamin B5; however, black gram has more iron, magnesium, and fiber.
- Daily need coverage for folate for pigeon pea raw is 60% higher.
- Black gram has 2 times less vitamin B1 than pigeon pea raw. Pigeon pea raw has 0.643mg of vitamin B1, while black gram has 0.273mg.
- Black gram has a higher glycemic index than pigeon pea raw.
Food types used in this article are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Mungo beans, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +41.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -55.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +17.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +45.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +44.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +21.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +135.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +104.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +111.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +35.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.7 g
Fats:
1.49 g
Carbs:
62.78 g
Water:
10.59 g
Other:
3.44 g
Protein:
25.21 g
Fats:
1.64 g
Carbs:
58.99 g
Water:
10.8 g
Other:
3.36 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +10.1% |
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Carbs
~58.99g
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Water
~10.8g
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Other
~3.36g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.814 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.114 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.071 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -65.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +608.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 456µg | 216µg | 60% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.273mg | 31% |
| Iron | 5.23mg | 7.57mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 267mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 15g | 18.3g | 13% |
| Potassium | 1392mg | 983mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 1.791mg | 1.527mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 1.447mg | 9% |
| Copper | 1.057mg | 0.981mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 0.906mg | 7% |
| Protein | 21.7g | 25.21g | 7% |
| Zinc | 2.76mg | 3.35mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.254mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 379mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 1.071g | 2% |
| Carbs | 62.78g | 58.99g | 1% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 138mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.33g | 0.114g | 1% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 38mg | 1% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 341kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 1.49g | 1.64g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 47.78g | 40.69g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 8.2µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 0.085g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.875mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 1.287mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 2.089mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.521mg | 1.674mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.367mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 1.473mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 1.416mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.706mg | 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
57%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
143%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.216g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)