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

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A recap on differences between Pigeon pea raw and Cumin

  • Pigeon pea raw has more Folate, Copper, and Fiber, however, Cumin is higher in Iron, Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Cumin covers your daily Iron needs 764% more than Pigeon pea raw.
  • Cumin contains 46 times less Folate than Pigeon pea raw. Pigeon pea raw contains 456µg of Folate, while Cumin contains 10µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Spices, cumin seed.

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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%
Cumin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 261% 279% 158% 2489% 289% 131% 214% 22% 435% 28%
Contains more CopperCopper +21.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +57.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +616.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +28.4%
Contains more IronIron +1168.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +73.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +86.1%

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% 1.7% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
Cumin
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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 26% 76% 67% 0% 157% 75% 86% 0% 100% 0% 14% 7.5% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4460%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4435.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.628mg
~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
Cumin
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18% 22% 44% 8% 8%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 22.27 g
Carbs: 44.24 g
Water: 8.06 g
Other: 7.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.9%
Contains more WaterWater +31.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1394.6%
Contains more OtherOther +121.5%

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
Cumin
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8% 74% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.535 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.279 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +116900%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +302.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Cumin Opinion
Calories 343kcal 375kcal Cumin
Protein 21.7g 17.81g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 1.49g 22.27g Cumin
Vitamin C 0mg 7.7mg Cumin
Net carbs 47.78g 33.74g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 62.78g 44.24g Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 183mg 366mg Cumin
Calcium 130mg 931mg Cumin
Potassium 1392mg 1788mg Cumin
Iron 5.23mg 66.36mg Cumin
Sugar 2.25g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g 10.5g Pigeon pea raw
Copper 1.057mg 0.867mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 2.76mg 4.8mg Cumin
Phosphorus 367mg 499mg Cumin
Sodium 17mg 168mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 28IU 1270IU Cumin
Vitamin A 1µg 64µg Cumin
Vitamin E 3.33mg Cumin
Manganese 1.791mg 3.333mg Cumin
Selenium 8.2µg 5.2µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.628mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.327mg Cumin
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 4.579mg Cumin
Vitamin B5 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.435mg Cumin
Vitamin K 5.4µg Cumin
Folate 456µg 10µg Pigeon pea raw
Choline 24.7mg Cumin
Saturated Fat 0.33g 1.535g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 14.04g Cumin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 3.279g Cumin
Tryptophan 0.212mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.767mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.785mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 1.549mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 1.521mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.243mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Cumin
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
48%
Cumin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
431%
Cumin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 151mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.205g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cumin
Cumin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cumin
Cumin is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cumin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170923/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.