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Pigeon pea raw vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between pigeon pea raw and chocolate cake

  • Pigeon pea raw has more folate, copper, manganese, fiber, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium than chocolate cake.
  • Pigeon pea raw's daily need coverage for folate is 107% more.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains 10 times more potassium than chocolate cake. Pigeon pea raw contains 1392mg of potassium, while chocolate cake contains 140mg.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains less saturated fat.
  • Chocolate cake has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chocolate cake is 41, while the glycemic index of pigeon pea raw is 22.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting.

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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 23% 18% 12% 60% 69% 19% 45% 41% 37% 65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +471.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +116.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +894.3%
Contains more IronIron +224.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +410.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +300%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +246.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +539.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +45.1%

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 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 35% 49% 21% 18% 9.5% 20% 0% 20% 70%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +356%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +316.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +590.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1588.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +309.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17.6%
Contains more OtherOther +91.1%
Contains more FatsFats +913.4%
Contains more WaterWater +130.4%

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
38% 42% 19%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.43 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.761 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +50225%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +239.2%

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 Chocolate cake
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Chocolate cake DV% diff.
Folate 456µg 27µg 107%
Copper 1.057mg 0.207mg 94%
Manganese 1.791mg 0.28mg 66%
Fiber 15g 1.6g 54%
Iron 5.23mg 1.61mg 45%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.141mg 42%
Potassium 1392mg 140mg 37%
Phosphorus 367mg 106mg 37%
Magnesium 183mg 32mg 36%
Protein 21.7g 5.3g 33%
Saturated fat 0.33g 5.43g 23%
Choline 128.4mg 23%
Fats 1.49g 15.1g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.041mg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.304mg 19%
Zinc 2.76mg 0.69mg 19%
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 6.039g 15%
Sodium 17mg 315mg 13%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 2.761g 13%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 1.137mg 11%
Calcium 130mg 60mg 7%
Selenium 8.2µg 11.9µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Carbs 62.78g 53.4g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.213mg 2%
Calories 343kcal 371kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 47.78g 51.8g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.068mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0.202mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.24mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0.407mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 0.268mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0.116mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.265mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.283mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.12mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.005g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Chocolate cake
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
19%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 298mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake 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 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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.