Pigeon pea raw vs. Brown sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pigeon pea raw and brown sugar
- Brown sugar has less folate, copper, manganese, fiber, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and zinc.
- Pigeon pea raw covers your daily folate needs 114% more than brown sugar.
- The glycemic index of brown sugar is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Sugars, brown.
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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 | +1933.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +56.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +946.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +636.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2148.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +9100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +9075% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2698.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +583.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2595.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +859.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +590.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +45500% |
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:
0.12 g
Fats:
0 g
Carbs:
98.09 g
Water:
1.34 g
Other:
0.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +17983.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +690.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +664.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +56.2% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 456µg | 1µg | 114% |
| Copper | 1.057mg | 0.047mg | 112% |
| Manganese | 1.791mg | 0.064mg | 75% |
| Fiber | 15g | 0g | 60% |
| Iron | 5.23mg | 0.71mg | 57% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0mg | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 4mg | 52% |
| Protein | 21.7g | 0.12g | 43% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 9mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 1392mg | 133mg | 37% |
| Zinc | 2.76mg | 0.03mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 0.132mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.041mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 0.11mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 1.2µg | 13% |
| Carbs | 62.78g | 98.09g | 12% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 83mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 0g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.33g | 0g | 2% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 380kcal | 2% |
| Fats | 1.49g | 0g | 2% |
| Fructose | 1.11g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 47.78g | 98.09g | N/A |
| Sugar | 97.02g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 17mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.3mg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 0g | 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
57%
2%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)