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Pigeon pea raw vs. Curry powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pigeon pea raw and curry powder?

  • Pigeon pea raw is richer in folate and vitamin B1, yet curry powder is richer in manganese, iron, fiber, selenium, calcium, zinc, magnesium, and copper.
  • Curry powder's daily need coverage for manganese is 283% higher.
  • Pigeon pea raw has 8 times more folate than curry powder. Pigeon pea raw has 456µg of folate, while curry powder has 56µg.
  • Curry powder has a lower glycemic index than pigeon pea raw.

We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Spices, curry powder 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 182% 158% 103% 716% 400% 128% 157% 6.8% 1083% 220%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19%
Contains less SodiumSodium -67.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +39.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +303.8%
Contains more IronIron +265.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +70.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +363.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +391.5%
~equal in Phosphorus ~367mg

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 2.3% 0.33% 505% 0% 44% 46% 61% 64% 24% 0% 250% 42% 35%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +265.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +714.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.2mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.26mg
~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
14% 14% 56% 9% 7%
Protein: 14.29 g
Fats: 14.01 g
Carbs: 55.83 g
Water: 8.8 g
Other: 7.07 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.4%
Contains more WaterWater +20.3%
Contains more FatsFats +840.3%
Contains more OtherOther +105.5%

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
12% 65% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.648 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.056 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -80%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +73083.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +275.4%

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 Curry powder
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Curry powder DV% diff.
Manganese 1.791mg 8.3mg 283%
Iron 5.23mg 19.1mg 173%
Vitamin E 25.24mg 168%
Fiber 15g 53.2g 153%
Folate 456µg 56µg 100%
Vitamin K 99.8µg 83%
Selenium 8.2µg 40.3µg 58%
Calcium 130mg 525mg 40%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.176mg 39%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 8.782g 22%
Fats 1.49g 14.01g 19%
Zinc 2.76mg 4.7mg 18%
Magnesium 183mg 255mg 17%
Copper 1.057mg 1.2mg 16%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 3.056g 15%
Protein 21.7g 14.29g 15%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.105mg 14%
Choline 64.2mg 12%
Potassium 1392mg 1170mg 7%
Saturated fat 0.33g 1.648g 6%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 1.07mg 4%
Sodium 17mg 52mg 2%
Carbs 62.78g 55.83g 2%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 3.26mg 2%
Fructose 0.79g 1%
Calories 343kcal 325kcal 1%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Net carbs 47.78g 2.63g N/A
Sugar 2.76g N/A
Phosphorus 367mg 367mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.11mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0.35mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.63mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 0.7mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0.19mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.58mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.75mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.29mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.255g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Curry powder
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
83%
Curry powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
315%
Curry powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.318g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Curry powder
Curry powder is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Curry powder
Curry powder is relatively richer in minerals
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. Curry powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170924/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.