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Pigeon pea raw vs. Coconut milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pigeon pea raw and Coconut milk different?

  • Pigeon pea raw is higher than Coconut milk in Folate, Copper, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Pigeon pea raw covers your daily need of Folate 110% more than Coconut milk.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains 25 times more Vitamin B1 than Coconut milk. Pigeon pea raw contains 0.643mg of Vitamin B1, while Coconut milk contains 0.026mg.
  • Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat.

Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Nuts, coconut milk, raw (liquid expressed from grated meat and water) types were used 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
9
:
1
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Contains more Calcium +712.5%
Contains more Iron +218.9%
Contains more Magnesium +394.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +267%
Contains more Potassium +429.3%
Contains more Zinc +311.9%
Contains more Copper +297.4%
Contains more Manganese +95.5%
Contains more Selenium +32.3%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Pigeon pea raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Coconut milk
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 62% 27% 43% 24% 2% 19% 89% 120% 34%
Contains more Calcium +712.5%
Contains more Iron +218.9%
Contains more Magnesium +394.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +267%
Contains more Potassium +429.3%
Contains more Zinc +311.9%
Contains more Copper +297.4%
Contains more Manganese +95.5%
Contains more Selenium +32.3%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%

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
7
:
3
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2373.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +290.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +591.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +757.6%
Contains more Folate +2750%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
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%
Coconut milk
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 10% 7% 0% 15% 11% 8% 12% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2373.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +290.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +591.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +757.6%
Contains more Folate +2750%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
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2
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Contains more Protein +847.6%
Contains more Carbs +1033.2%
Contains more Other +384.5%
Contains more Fats +1500%
Contains more Water +538.5%
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
Coconut milk
2% 24% 6% 68%
Protein: 2.29 g
Fats: 23.84 g
Carbs: 5.54 g
Water: 67.62 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +847.6%
Contains more Carbs +1033.2%
Contains more Other +384.5%
Contains more Fats +1500%
Contains more Water +538.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
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1
Coconut milk
Coconut milk
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +211.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8350%
Pigeon pea raw
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
Coconut milk
94% 5%
Saturated Fat: 21.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.261 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +211.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +8350%

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 Coconut milk
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Coconut milk Opinion
Net carbs 47.78g 3.34g Pigeon pea raw
Protein 21.7g 2.29g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 1.49g 23.84g Coconut milk
Carbs 62.78g 5.54g Pigeon pea raw
Calories 343kcal 230kcal Pigeon pea raw
Sugar 3.34g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g 2.2g Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 130mg 16mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 5.23mg 1.64mg Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 183mg 37mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 367mg 100mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 1392mg 263mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 17mg 15mg Coconut milk
Zinc 2.76mg 0.67mg Pigeon pea raw
Copper 1.057mg 0.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 1.791mg 0.916mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 8.2µg 6.2µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 28IU 0IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin E 0.15mg Coconut milk
Vitamin C 0mg 2.8mg Coconut milk
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.026mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 0.76mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.183mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.033mg Pigeon pea raw
Folate 456µg 16µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg Coconut milk
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.027mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.767mg 0.083mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.09mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 1.549mg 0.17mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 1.521mg 0.101mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.243mg 0.043mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.116mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg 0.139mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.774mg 0.053mg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.33g 21.14g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 1.014g Coconut milk
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.261g 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 Coconut milk
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
5%
Coconut milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
42%
Coconut milk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 20.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coconut milk
Coconut milk contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Coconut milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170172/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.