Pigeon pea raw vs. Carambola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pigeon pea raw and carambola
- Pigeon pea raw is higher in folate, copper, manganese, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, and potassium; however, carambola is richer in vitamin C.
- Pigeon pea raw's daily need coverage for folate is 111% higher.
- Pigeon pea raw has 65 times more iron than carambola. While pigeon pea raw has 5.23mg of iron, carambola has only 0.08mg.
- Pigeon pea raw has a lower glycemic index (22) than carambola (45).
The food types used in this comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Carambola, (starfruit), 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +1730% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +946.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +6437.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +671.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2200% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +2958.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +4740.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1266.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.2% |
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 | +4492.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1068.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +707.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +223.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1564.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3700% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
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:
1.04 g
Fats:
0.33 g
Carbs:
6.73 g
Water:
91.38 g
Other:
0.52 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1986.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +351.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +832.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +561.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +762.9% |
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
0.019 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.184 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +342.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +150% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 456µg | 12µg | 111% |
| Copper | 1.057mg | 0.137mg | 102% |
| Manganese | 1.791mg | 0.037mg | 76% |
| Iron | 5.23mg | 0.08mg | 64% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.014mg | 52% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 12mg | 51% |
| Fiber | 15g | 2.8g | 49% |
| Protein | 21.7g | 1.04g | 41% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 10mg | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 34.4mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 1392mg | 133mg | 37% |
| Zinc | 2.76mg | 0.12mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.017mg | 20% |
| Carbs | 62.78g | 6.73g | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 0.391mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 0.367mg | 16% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 31kcal | 16% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 0.6µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.016mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 3mg | 13% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 0.184g | 4% |
| Fats | 1.49g | 0.33g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 17mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Choline | 7.6mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.33g | 0.019g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.78g | 3.93g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3.98g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 0.03g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.521mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.021mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.008mg | 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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
9%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Carambola contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Carambola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.311g)
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.