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Pigeon pea raw vs. Cheese sandwich — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pigeon pea raw and cheese sandwich

  • Pigeon pea raw has more copper, folate, fiber, iron, potassium, manganese, magnesium, and vitamin B1; however, cheese sandwich has more selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for pigeon pea raw is 100% higher.
  • Cheese sandwich has 7 times less folate than pigeon pea raw. Pigeon pea raw has 456µg of folate, while cheese sandwich has 64µg.
  • Pigeon pea raw is lower in sodium.
  • Cheese sandwich has a higher glycemic index than pigeon pea raw.

Food types used in this article are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with cheese filling.

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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 39% 61% 27% 98% 53% 24% 164% 109% 141% 133%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +238.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +354.9%
Contains more IronIron +99.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +560.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +217.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +196.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~382mg

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% 0.33% 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 5% 7% 0% 0% 90% 99% 60% 37% 60% 15% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +103.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +612.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2000%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +128.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.185mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.261mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
10% 25% 58% 3% 4%
Protein: 9.8 g
Fats: 25 g
Carbs: 58.2 g
Water: 3.2 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +121.4%
Contains more WaterWater +230.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1577.9%
Contains more OtherOther +10.5%
~equal in Carbs ~58.2g

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.129 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 10.351 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 9.166 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +86158.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1026%

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 Cheese sandwich
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Cheese sandwich DV% diff.
Copper 1.057mg 0.16mg 100%
Folate 456µg 64µg 98%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 9.166g 56%
Fiber 15g 3.1g 48%
Fats 1.49g 25g 36%
Sodium 17mg 839mg 36%
Iron 5.23mg 2.62mg 33%
Potassium 1392mg 306mg 32%
Manganese 1.791mg 1.083mg 31%
Magnesium 183mg 54mg 31%
Selenium 8.2µg 24.3µg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 10.351g 26%
Protein 21.7g 9.8g 24%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.358mg 24%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.427mg 18%
Saturated fat 0.33g 4.129g 17%
Zinc 2.76mg 0.87mg 17%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.622mg 13%
Calories 343kcal 497kcal 8%
Calcium 130mg 204mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.12µg 5%
Vitamin A 1µg 21µg 2%
Phosphorus 367mg 382mg 2%
Carbs 62.78g 58.2g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1.5mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 7mg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.261mg 2%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 3.185mg 1%
Net carbs 47.78g 55.1g N/A
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.13mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0.298mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.383mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0.698mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 0.344mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0.167mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.472mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.438mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.219mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Cheese sandwich
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
32%
Cheese sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
85%
Cheese sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 7mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 822mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.799g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese sandwich
Cheese sandwich is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cheese sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172747/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.