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Pigeon pea raw vs. Chickpea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pigeon pea raw and Chickpea raw?

  • Pigeon pea raw is higher in Copper, Magnesium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Selenium, Vitamin B1, and Iron, yet Chickpea raw is higher in Manganese, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Chickpea raw's daily need coverage for Manganese is 848% more.

We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, raw types 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.
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
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1
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw
Contains more Calcium +128.1%
Contains more Iron +21.3%
Contains more Magnesium +131.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.6%
Contains more Potassium +93.9%
Contains less Sodium -29.2%
Contains more Copper +61.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Manganese +1089.6%
Equal in Zinc - 2.76
Pigeon pea raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Chickpea raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 162% 57% 108% 64% 4% 76% 219% 2780% 0%
Contains more Calcium +128.1%
Contains more Iron +21.3%
Contains more Magnesium +131.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +45.6%
Contains more Potassium +93.9%
Contains less Sodium -29.2%
Contains more Copper +61.1%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains more Manganese +1089.6%
Equal in Zinc - 2.76

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.
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
2
:
8
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89%
Contains more Folate +22.1%
Pigeon pea raw
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%
Chickpea raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 17% 0% 14% 120% 49% 29% 96% 124% 418% 0% 23%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +139.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +89%
Contains more Folate +22.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
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2
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw
Contains more Water +37.9%
Contains more Other +20.3%
Contains more Fats +305.4%
Equal in Protein - 20.47
Equal in Carbs - 62.95
Pigeon pea raw
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Chickpea raw
20% 6% 63% 8% 3%
Protein: 20.47 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 62.95 g
Water: 7.68 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more Water +37.9%
Contains more Other +20.3%
Contains more Fats +305.4%
Equal in Protein - 20.47
Equal in Carbs - 62.95

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
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2
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11375%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.5%
Pigeon pea raw
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
Chickpea raw
13% 29% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.603 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.731 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11375%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +235.5%

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 Chickpea raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Chickpea raw Opinion
Net carbs 47.78g 50.75g Chickpea raw
Protein 21.7g 20.47g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 1.49g 6.04g Chickpea raw
Carbs 62.78g 62.95g Chickpea raw
Calories 343kcal 378kcal Chickpea raw
Sugar 10.7g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g 12.2g Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 130mg 57mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 5.23mg 4.31mg Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 183mg 79mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 367mg 252mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 1392mg 718mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 17mg 24mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 2.76mg 2.76mg
Copper 1.057mg 0.656mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 1.791mg 21.306mg Chickpea raw
Selenium 8.2µg 0µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 28IU 67IU Chickpea raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Chickpea raw
Vitamin E 0.82mg Chickpea raw
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Chickpea raw
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.477mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.212mg Chickpea raw
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 1.541mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 1.588mg Chickpea raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.535mg Chickpea raw
Folate 456µg 557µg Chickpea raw
Vitamin K 9µg Chickpea raw
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.2mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.767mg 0.766mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.882mg Chickpea raw
Leucine 1.549mg 1.465mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 1.521mg 1.377mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.243mg 0.27mg Chickpea raw
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 1.103mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg 0.865mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.774mg 0.566mg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.33g 0.603g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 1.377g Chickpea raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 2.731g Chickpea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Chickpea raw
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
74%
Chickpea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
348%
Chickpea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.273g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)

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. Chickpea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173756/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.