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Pigeon pea raw vs. Chicken meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pigeon pea raw and chicken meat

  • Pigeon pea raw has more folate, copper, manganese, fiber, iron, vitamin B1, magnesium, and potassium; however, chicken meat is richer in vitamin B3.
  • Pigeon pea raw covers your daily folate needs 113% more than chicken meat.
  • Pigeon pea raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pigeon pea raw is 22, while the glycemic index of chicken meat is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Chicken, broilers or fryers, meat and skin, cooked, roasted.

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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 16% 4.5% 20% 47% 22% 53% 78% 11% 2.6% 130%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +695.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +766.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +524.2%
Contains more IronIron +315.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1501.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +42.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +101.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8855%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +191.5%

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 0% 16% 5.4% 0% 16% 39% 159% 62% 92% 38% 6% 3.8% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +920.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +9020%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
27% 14% 59%
Protein: 27.3 g
Fats: 13.6 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.45 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-1082.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.8%
Contains more FatsFats +812.8%
Contains more WaterWater +461.4%

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
31% 44% 25%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.79 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.34 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.97 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +44400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +264.9%

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 Chicken meat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Chicken meat DV% diff.
Folate 456µg 5µg 113%
Copper 1.057mg 0.066mg 110%
Manganese 1.791mg 0.02mg 77%
Fiber 15g 0g 60%
Iron 5.23mg 1.26mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.063mg 48%
Magnesium 183mg 23mg 38%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 8.487mg 35%
Potassium 1392mg 223mg 34%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Selenium 8.2µg 23.9µg 29%
Phosphorus 367mg 182mg 26%
Carbs 62.78g 0g 21%
Fats 1.49g 13.6g 19%
Saturated fat 0.33g 3.79g 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 2.97g 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 5.34g 13%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.3µg 13%
Calcium 130mg 15mg 12%
Choline 65.9mg 12%
Protein 21.7g 27.3g 11%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.4mg 9%
Zinc 2.76mg 1.94mg 7%
Calories 343kcal 239kcal 5%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 1.03mg 5%
Vitamin A 1µg 48µg 5%
Sodium 17mg 82mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.4µg 2%
Vitamin E 0.27mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.168mg 1%
Net carbs 47.78g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.305mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 1.128mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 1.362mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 1.986mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 2.223mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0.726mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 1.061mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.802mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.04g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Chicken meat
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
36%
Chicken meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
38%
Chicken meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 65mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.46g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chicken meat
Chicken meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)
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. Chicken meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171450/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.