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Pigeon pea raw vs. Dulce de Leche — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pigeon pea raw and dulce de Leche?

  • Dulce de Leche has less copper, folate, manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus than pigeon pea raw.
  • Pigeon pea raw's daily need coverage for copper is 117% higher.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains less saturated fat.
  • Pigeon pea raw has a lower glycemic index than dulce de Leche.

We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Dulce de Leche 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 16% 75% 31% 6.4% 1.3% 22% 83% 17% 0.26% 15%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +731.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +297.7%
Contains more IronIron +2976.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +26325%
Contains more ZincZinc +249.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89450%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +203.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +93.1%

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 8.7% 25% 4% 3% 4% 93% 3.9% 50% 3.7% 39% 3.3% 8.3% 49%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3918.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1311.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +51.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1668.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +4045.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +7300%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +116.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
7% 7% 55% 29% 2%
Protein: 6.84 g
Fats: 7.35 g
Carbs: 55.35 g
Water: 28.71 g
Other: 1.75 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +217.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.4%
Contains more OtherOther +96.6%
Contains more FatsFats +393.3%
Contains more WaterWater +171.1%

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
64% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.534 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.143 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.375 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +117.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17758.3%

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 Dulce de Leche
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Dulce de Leche DV% diff.
Copper 1.057mg 0.004mg 117%
Folate 456µg 11µg 111%
Manganese 1.791mg 0.002mg 78%
Iron 5.23mg 0.17mg 63%
Fiber 15g 0g 60%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.016mg 52%
Magnesium 183mg 22mg 38%
Potassium 1392mg 350mg 31%
Protein 21.7g 6.84g 30%
Phosphorus 367mg 193mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.016mg 21%
Saturated fat 0.33g 4.534g 19%
Zinc 2.76mg 0.79mg 18%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 0.21mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.405mg 17%
Choline 89.1mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.31µg 13%
Calcium 130mg 251mg 12%
Selenium 8.2µg 2.7µg 10%
Cholesterol 0mg 29mg 10%
Fats 1.49g 7.35g 9%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.835mg 9%
Vitamin A 1µg 74µg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 2.143g 5%
Sodium 17mg 129mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.375g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg 3%
Carbs 62.78g 55.35g 2%
Calories 343kcal 315kcal 1%
Vitamin K 1.3µg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU 1%
Net carbs 47.78g 55.35g N/A
Sugar 49.74g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.364g 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%
Fructose 0.32g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.131g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Dulce de Leche
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
23%
Dulce de Leche
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
27%
Dulce de Leche

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 49.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 112mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.204g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
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. Dulce de Leche - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173461/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.