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Pigeon pea raw vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pigeon pea raw and corn syrup

  • The amount of folate, copper, manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B5 in pigeon pea raw is higher than in corn syrup.
  • Pigeon pea raw covers your daily folate needs 114% more than corn syrup.
  • Corn syrup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of corn syrup is 90, while the glycemic index of pigeon pea raw is 22.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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 5.7% 5.4% 3.9% 14% 18% 1.1% 4.7% 20% 13% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2187.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +622.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3063.6%
Contains more IronIron +1313.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1894.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +6800%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3236.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1691%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +182.8%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 2.1% 0.38% 1.4% 2.1% 0% 0% 0% 7.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5745.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1977.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14725%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5404.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3044.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +760%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.6%
Contains more WaterWater +107.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Corn syrup DV% diff.
Folate 456µg 0µg 114%
Copper 1.057mg 0.053mg 112%
Manganese 1.791mg 0.1mg 74%
Iron 5.23mg 0.37mg 61%
Fiber 15g 0g 60%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.011mg 53%
Phosphorus 367mg 11mg 51%
Protein 21.7g 0g 43%
Magnesium 183mg 8mg 42%
Potassium 1392mg 44mg 40%
Zinc 2.76mg 0.04mg 25%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.023mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.009mg 21%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 0.02mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.009mg 14%
Calcium 130mg 18mg 11%
Selenium 8.2µg 2.9µg 10%
Sodium 17mg 155mg 6%
Carbs 62.78g 77.59g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0g 5%
Calories 343kcal 286kcal 3%
Choline 13.3mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.33g 0g 2%
Fats 1.49g 0g 2%
Net carbs 47.78g 77.59g N/A
Sugar 77.59g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 0g 0%
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 Corn syrup
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
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 138mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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 is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.33g)
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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.