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Pigeon pea raw vs. Cocoa solids — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pigeon pea raw and Cocoa solids?

  • Pigeon pea raw is richer in Folate, and Vitamin B1, yet Cocoa solids are richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Cocoa solids' daily need coverage for Copper is 303% higher.
  • Pigeon pea raw has 14 times more Folate than Cocoa solids. Pigeon pea raw has 456µg of Folate, while Cocoa solids have 32µg.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened types in this comparison.

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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 356% 38% 134% 520% 1263% 186% 315% 2.7% 500% 78%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +172.7%
Contains more IronIron +165%
Contains more CopperCopper +258.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +146.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +114.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +74.4%
~equal in Calcium ~128mg
~equal in Potassium ~1524mg

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% 1.7% 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% 0% 2% 0% 20% 56% 41% 15% 27% 0% 6.3% 24% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +724.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +398.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +139.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1325%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +28.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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% 14% 58% 3% 6%
Protein: 19.6 g
Fats: 13.7 g
Carbs: 57.9 g
Water: 3 g
Other: 5.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +253%
Contains more FatsFats +819.5%
Contains more OtherOther +68.6%
~equal in Protein ~19.6g
~equal in Carbs ~57.9g

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
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.07 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.57 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +37983.3%

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 Cocoa solids
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Cocoa solids Opinion
Calories 343kcal 228kcal Pigeon pea raw
Protein 21.7g 19.6g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 1.49g 13.7g Cocoa solids
Net carbs 47.78g 20.9g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 62.78g 57.9g Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 183mg 499mg Cocoa solids
Calcium 130mg 128mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 1392mg 1524mg Cocoa solids
Iron 5.23mg 13.86mg Cocoa solids
Sugar 1.75g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g 37g Cocoa solids
Copper 1.057mg 3.788mg Cocoa solids
Zinc 2.76mg 6.81mg Cocoa solids
Phosphorus 367mg 734mg Cocoa solids
Sodium 17mg 21mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 28IU 0IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin E 0.1mg Cocoa solids
Manganese 1.791mg 3.837mg Cocoa solids
Selenium 8.2µg 14.3µg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.078mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.241mg Cocoa solids
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 2.185mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.254mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.118mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin K 2.5µg Cocoa solids
Folate 456µg 32µg Pigeon pea raw
Choline 12mg Cocoa solids
Saturated Fat 0.33g 8.07g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 4.57g Cocoa solids
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.44g Pigeon pea raw
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.293mg Cocoa solids
Threonine 0.767mg 0.776mg Cocoa solids
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.76mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 1.549mg 1.189mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 1.521mg 0.983mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.243mg 0.202mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.941mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg 1.177mg Cocoa solids
Histidine 0.774mg 0.339mg Pigeon pea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Cocoa solids
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
15%
Cocoa solids
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
339%
Cocoa solids

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.74g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa solids
Cocoa solids is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cocoa solids - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169593/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.