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

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What are the main differences between pigeon pea raw and coriander?

  • Pigeon pea raw is richer in folate, copper, manganese, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, and magnesium, yet coriander is richer in vitamin A and vitamin C.
  • Coriander's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 134% higher.
  • Pigeon pea raw has 10 times more vitamin B1 than coriander. Pigeon pea raw has 0.643mg of vitamin B1, while coriander has 0.067mg.

We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw 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 19% 20% 46% 66% 75% 14% 21% 6% 56% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +603.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +167.2%
Contains more IronIron +195.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +369.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +452%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +664.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -63%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +320.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +811.1%

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 90% 112% 50% 0% 17% 37% 21% 34% 34% 0% 775% 47% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +859.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +166.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +122.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +89.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +635.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +33600%
~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
2% 4% 92%
Protein: 2.13 g
Fats: 0.52 g
Carbs: 3.67 g
Water: 92.21 g
Other: 1.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +918.8%
Contains more FatsFats +186.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1610.6%
Contains more OtherOther +134%
Contains more WaterWater +770.7%

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
4% 84% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.275 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.04 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1935%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2191.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Coriander DV% diff.
Vitamin K 310µg 258%
Folate 456µg 62µg 99%
Copper 1.057mg 0.225mg 92%
Manganese 1.791mg 0.426mg 59%
Fiber 15g 2.8g 49%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.067mg 48%
Phosphorus 367mg 48mg 46%
Iron 5.23mg 1.77mg 43%
Protein 21.7g 2.13g 39%
Vitamin A 1µg 337µg 37%
Magnesium 183mg 26mg 37%
Vitamin C 0mg 27mg 30%
Potassium 1392mg 521mg 26%
Zinc 2.76mg 0.5mg 21%
Carbs 62.78g 3.67g 20%
Vitamin E 2.5mg 17%
Calories 343kcal 23kcal 16%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.57mg 14%
Selenium 8.2µg 0.9µg 13%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 1.114mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.149mg 10%
Calcium 130mg 67mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.04g 5%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.162mg 2%
Sodium 17mg 46mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 0.275g 1%
Saturated fat 0.33g 0.014g 1%
Fats 1.49g 0.52g 1%
Net carbs 47.78g 0.87g N/A
Sugar 0.87g N/A
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Coriander
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
94%
Coriander
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
33%
Coriander

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coriander
Coriander is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.316g)
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. Coriander - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169997/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.