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Pigeon pea raw vs. Romano cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pigeon pea raw and Romano cheese different?

  • Pigeon pea raw is higher in Copper, Folate, Manganese, Fiber, Iron, and Vitamin B1, however, Romano cheese is richer in Calcium, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Pigeon pea raw is 114% higher.
  • Pigeon pea raw has less Saturated Fat.

Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Cheese, romano are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 39% 123% 196% 352% 75% 157% 2.2% 234% 45%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 319% 7.6% 29% 10% 70% 326% 187% 2.6% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +346.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1518.6%
Contains more IronIron +579.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +3423.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8855%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +718.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +107.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +76.8%
~equal in Zinc ~2.58mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.7% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 25% 4.6% 15% 9.3% 85% 1.4% 25% 20% 140% 5.5% 5.3% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1637.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3750.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +198.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +232.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +6414.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1382.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +97.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
32% 27% 4% 31% 7%
Protein: 31.8 g
Fats: 26.94 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 30.91 g
Other: 6.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1629.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +46.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1708.1%
Contains more WaterWater +191.9%
Contains more OtherOther +95.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 17.115 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.593 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +37.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +65216.7%

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 Romano cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Romano cheese Opinion
Calories 343kcal 387kcal Romano cheese
Protein 21.7g 31.8g Romano cheese
Fats 1.49g 26.94g Romano cheese
Net carbs 47.78g 3.63g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 62.78g 3.63g Pigeon pea raw
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU Romano cheese
Magnesium 183mg 41mg Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 130mg 1064mg Romano cheese
Potassium 1392mg 86mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 5.23mg 0.77mg Pigeon pea raw
Sugar 0.73g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g 0g Pigeon pea raw
Copper 1.057mg 0.03mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 2.76mg 2.58mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 367mg 760mg Romano cheese
Sodium 17mg 1433mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 28IU 415IU Romano cheese
Vitamin A 1µg 96µg Romano cheese
Vitamin E 0.23mg Romano cheese
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Romano cheese
Manganese 1.791mg 0.02mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 8.2µg 14.5µg Romano cheese
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.037mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.37mg Romano cheese
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 0.077mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.424mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.085mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.12µg Romano cheese
Vitamin K 2.2µg Romano cheese
Folate 456µg 7µg Pigeon pea raw
Choline 15.4mg Romano cheese
Saturated Fat 0.33g 17.115g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 7.838g Romano cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.593g Pigeon pea raw
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.429mg Romano cheese
Threonine 0.767mg 1.171mg Romano cheese
Isoleucine 0.785mg 1.685mg Romano cheese
Leucine 1.549mg 3.071mg Romano cheese
Lysine 1.521mg 2.941mg Romano cheese
Methionine 0.243mg 0.852mg Romano cheese
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 1.71mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg 2.183mg Romano cheese
Histidine 0.774mg 1.231mg Romano cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Romano cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
57%
Pigeon pea raw
27%
Romano cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
106%
Romano cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1416mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.785g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Romano cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171249/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.