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Pigeon pea raw vs. Candy bar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pigeon pea raw and Candy bar different?

  • Pigeon pea raw is richer in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Copper, Potassium, and Manganese, while Candy bar is higher in Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Candy bar covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 11747% more than Pigeon pea raw.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Candy bar. Pigeon pea raw contains 0.643mg of Vitamin B1, while Candy bar contains 0.1mg.
  • Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat.

Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Candies, peanut bar types were 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 more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +439.2%
Contains more Magnesium +66.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.2%
Contains more Potassium +242%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Copper +36.6%
Contains more Manganese +44.1%
Contains more Selenium +74.5%
Contains more Zinc +42.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 37% 79% 132% 36% 21% 108% 258% 163% 26%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +439.2%
Contains more Magnesium +66.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +19.2%
Contains more Potassium +242%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Copper +36.6%
Contains more Manganese +44.1%
Contains more Selenium +74.5%
Contains more Zinc +42.8%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +543%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.5%
Contains more Folate +508%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53963.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 82% 0% 0% 25% 33% 149% 50% 35308% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +543%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.5%
Contains more Folate +508%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +167.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53963.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Carbs +32.4%
Contains more Water +561.9%
Contains more Other +91.1%
Contains more Fats +2161.7%
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
16% 34% 47% 2%
Protein: 15.5 g
Fats: 33.7 g
Carbs: 47.4 g
Water: 1.6 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +40%
Contains more Carbs +32.4%
Contains more Water +561.9%
Contains more Other +91.1%
Contains more Fats +2161.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139241.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1208.4%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
15% 52% 33%
Saturated Fat: 4.678 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 16.721 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 10.65 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +139241.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1208.4%

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 Candy bar
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Candy bar Opinion
Net carbs 47.78g 43.3g Pigeon pea raw
Protein 21.7g 15.5g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 1.49g 33.7g Candy bar
Carbs 62.78g 47.4g Pigeon pea raw
Calories 343kcal 522kcal Candy bar
Sugar 42.22g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g 4.1g Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 130mg 78mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 5.23mg 0.97mg Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 183mg 110mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 367mg 308mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 1392mg 407mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 17mg 156mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 2.76mg 3.94mg Candy bar
Copper 1.057mg 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 1.791mg 1.243mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 8.2µg 4.7µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 28IU 0IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin E 4.1mg Candy bar
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.1mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.14mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 7.922mg Candy bar
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.83mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 153mg Candy bar
Folate 456µg 75µg Pigeon pea raw
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.149mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.767mg 0.52mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.534mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 1.549mg 0.986mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 1.521mg 0.545mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.243mg 0.185mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.787mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg 0.638mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.774mg 0.385mg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.33g 4.678g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 16.721g Candy bar
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 10.65g Candy bar

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Candy bar
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
2975%
Candy bar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
88%
Candy bar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 42.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 139mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.348g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Candy bar
Candy bar is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Candy bar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169585/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.