Pigeon pea raw vs. Couscous — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pigeon pea raw and couscous
- Pigeon pea raw has more copper, folate, manganese, iron, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, and potassium; however, couscous is richer in selenium.
- Pigeon pea raw covers your daily copper needs 113% more than couscous.
- Couscous has 30 times less folate than pigeon pea raw. Pigeon pea raw has 456µg of folate, while couscous has 15µg.
- Couscous has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of couscous is 65, 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 Couscous, cooked.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +2187.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1525% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2300% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1276.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +2478% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +961.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1568.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2032.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +235.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +920.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +592.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +201.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +241.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +454.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2940% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.7 g
Fats:
1.49 g
Carbs:
62.78 g
Water:
10.59 g
Other:
3.44 g
Protein:
3.79 g
Fats:
0.16 g
Carbs:
23.22 g
Water:
72.57 g
Other:
0.26 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +472.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +831.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +170.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1223.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +585.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.814 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.029 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.022 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.064 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1171.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -91.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +83.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.057mg | 0.041mg | 113% |
| Folate | 456µg | 15µg | 110% |
| Manganese | 1.791mg | 0.084mg | 74% |
| Iron | 5.23mg | 0.38mg | 61% |
| Fiber | 15g | 1.4g | 54% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 22mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.063mg | 48% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 8mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 1392mg | 58mg | 39% |
| Protein | 21.7g | 3.79g | 36% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 27.5µg | 35% |
| Zinc | 2.76mg | 0.26mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 0.371mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.051mg | 18% |
| Carbs | 62.78g | 23.22g | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 0.983mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.027mg | 12% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 112kcal | 12% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 8mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 0.064g | 5% |
| Fats | 1.49g | 0.16g | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 17mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Choline | 3.3mg | 1% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.33g | 0.029g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.78g | 21.82g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.1g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 0.022g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.049mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 0.259mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.521mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
7%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.1g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Couscous contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Couscous is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.301g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)