Pigeon pea raw vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pigeon pea raw and falafel different?
- Pigeon pea raw has more folate, copper, manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, vitamin B5, and selenium than falafel.
- Daily need coverage for folate for pigeon pea raw is 91% higher.
- Pigeon pea raw contains 8 times more selenium than falafel. While pigeon pea raw contains 8.2µg of selenium, falafel contains only 1µg.
- Pigeon pea raw has a lower glycemic index (22) than falafel (33).
Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Falafel, home-prepared are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +123.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +137.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +52.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +309.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +159.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +720% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +340.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +12.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +184% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +333.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +126.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +390.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
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:
13.31 g
Fats:
17.8 g
Carbs:
31.84 g
Water:
34.62 g
Other:
2.43 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +97.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1094.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +226.9% |
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
2.383 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.16 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +84658.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +411.1% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 456µg | 93µg | 91% |
| Copper | 1.057mg | 0.258mg | 89% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% | |
| Manganese | 1.791mg | 0.691mg | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.146mg | 41% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 10.171g | 25% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 192mg | 25% |
| Fats | 1.49g | 17.8g | 25% |
| Potassium | 1392mg | 585mg | 24% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 82mg | 24% |
| Iron | 5.23mg | 3.42mg | 23% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 4.16g | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 0.292mg | 19% |
| Protein | 21.7g | 13.31g | 17% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 1µg | 13% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 294mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.125mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 1.044mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 2.76mg | 1.5mg | 11% |
| Carbs | 62.78g | 31.84g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 0.33g | 2.383g | 9% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 54mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.166mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg | 2% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 333kcal | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.78g | 31.84g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.492mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 0.944mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.521mg | 0.856mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 0.707mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0.562mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.364mg | 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%
17%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
60%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 277mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.053g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)