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

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Significant differences between pigeon pea raw and fenugreek

  • Pigeon pea raw has more folate, vitamin B1, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin B3; however, fenugreek is richer in iron, fiber, vitamin B6, and vitamin B2.
  • Fenugreek covers your daily iron needs 354% more than pigeon pea raw.
  • Fenugreek has 8 times less folate than pigeon pea raw. Pigeon pea raw has 456µg of folate, while fenugreek has 57µg.
  • Pigeon pea raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pigeon pea raw is 22, while the glycemic index of fenugreek is 0.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Spices, fenugreek 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 136% 53% 68% 1257% 370% 68% 127% 8.7% 160% 34%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +80.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24%
Contains less SodiumSodium -74.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +45.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +35.4%
Contains more IronIron +541.1%
~equal in Magnesium ~191mg
~equal in Copper ~1.11mg
~equal in Zinc ~2.5mg

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 10% 1% 0% 0% 81% 84% 31% 0% 138% 0% 0% 43% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +99.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +80.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +700%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +112%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
Contains more WaterWater +19.8%
Contains more FatsFats +330.2%
~equal in Protein ~23g
~equal in Carbs ~58.35g
~equal in Other ~3.4g

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
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.46 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -77.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +∞%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +∞%

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 Fenugreek
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Fenugreek DV% diff.
Iron 5.23mg 33.53mg 354%
Folate 456µg 57µg 100%
Fiber 15g 24.6g 38%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.322mg 27%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.6mg 24%
Manganese 1.791mg 1.228mg 24%
Potassium 1392mg 770mg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.366mg 14%
Phosphorus 367mg 296mg 10%
Fats 1.49g 6.41g 8%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 1.64mg 8%
Copper 1.057mg 1.11mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 5%
Calcium 130mg 176mg 5%
Saturated fat 0.33g 1.46g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Selenium 8.2µg 6.3µg 3%
Protein 21.7g 23g 3%
Magnesium 183mg 191mg 2%
Sodium 17mg 67mg 2%
Zinc 2.76mg 2.5mg 2%
Calories 343kcal 323kcal 1%
Carbs 62.78g 58.35g 1%
Net carbs 47.78g 33.75g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 3µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 0%
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.391mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0.898mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 1.241mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 1.757mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 1.684mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0.338mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 1.089mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 1.102mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.668mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Fenugreek
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
30%
Fenugreek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
228%
Fenugreek

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.