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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.
  • The glycemic index of pigeon pea raw is lower.

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.
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 56% 17% 63% 162% 219% 75% 108% 3.1% 2779% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +131.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +128.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.9%
Contains more IronIron +21.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +61.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1089.6%
~equal in Zinc ~2.76mg

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 13% 1% 16% 0% 119% 49% 29% 95% 123% 0% 23% 418% 54%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +92.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +25.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89%
Contains more FolateFolate +22.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
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 WaterWater +37.9%
Contains more OtherOther +20.3%
Contains more FatsFats +305.4%
~equal in Protein ~20.47g
~equal in Carbs ~62.95g

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
13% 29% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.603 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.731 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +11375%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 DV% diff.
Manganese 1.791mg 21.306mg 848%
Copper 1.057mg 0.656mg 45%
Magnesium 183mg 79mg 25%
Folate 456µg 557µg 25%
Potassium 1392mg 718mg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.535mg 19%
Choline 99.3mg 18%
Phosphorus 367mg 252mg 16%
Selenium 8.2µg 0µg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.477mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 2.731g 13%
Iron 5.23mg 4.31mg 12%
Fiber 15g 12.2g 11%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 1.541mg 9%
Vitamin K 9µg 8%
Calcium 130mg 57mg 7%
Fats 1.49g 6.04g 7%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 1.588mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 1.377g 3%
Calories 343kcal 378kcal 2%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.212mg 2%
Protein 21.7g 20.47g 2%
Saturated fat 0.33g 0.603g 1%
Carbs 62.78g 62.95g 0%
Net carbs 47.78g 50.75g N/A
Sugar 10.7g N/A
Zinc 2.76mg 2.76mg 0%
Sodium 17mg 24mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.882mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 1.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 1.103mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.865mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.566mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Chickpea raw
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
72%
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.