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Pigeon pea raw vs. Fast food — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pigeon pea raw and fast food different?

  • Pigeon pea raw is richer in copper, folate, manganese, fiber, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and iron, while fast food is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Pigeon pea raw covers your daily need for copper, 104% more than fast food.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains 9 times more fiber than fast food. Pigeon pea raw contains 15g of fiber, while fast food contains 1.7g.
  • Fast food has a higher glycemic index (66) than pigeon pea raw (22).

Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain types were 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.
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 19% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +577.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +109.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +606.6%
Contains more IronIron +70.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +773.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +173.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +401.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +147.6%
~equal in Zinc ~2.52mg

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 0% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +102.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +138.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +33.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +470%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +99.3%
Contains more OtherOther +126.3%
Contains more FatsFats +706%
Contains more WaterWater +263.1%

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
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40191.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +106.4%

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 Fast food
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Fast food DV% diff.
Copper 1.057mg 0.121mg 104%
Folate 456µg 80µg 94%
Manganese 1.791mg 0.357mg 62%
Fiber 15g 1.7g 53%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.89µg 37%
Magnesium 183mg 27mg 37%
Potassium 1392mg 197mg 35%
Phosphorus 367mg 134mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.317mg 27%
Iron 5.23mg 3.06mg 27%
Selenium 8.2µg 20.3µg 22%
Saturated fat 0.33g 4.493g 19%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 5.617mg 17%
Fats 1.49g 12.01g 16%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.53mg 15%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.363mg 14%
Sodium 17mg 331mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 4.835g 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Protein 21.7g 16.52g 10%
Carbs 62.78g 31.5g 10%
Starch 22.87g 9%
Calcium 130mg 62mg 7%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 1.68g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.212mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 3%
Calories 343kcal 297kcal 2%
Zinc 2.76mg 2.52mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin A 1µg 9µg 1%
Net carbs 47.78g 29.8g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.514g N/A
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.144mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0.46mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.642mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 1.13mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 0.785mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0.306mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.67mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.728mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.402mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Fast food
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
43%
Fast food
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
54%
Fast food

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 314mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.163g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Fast food
Fast food is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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.