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.
| 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% |
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 | +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% |
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:
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
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Carbs
~58.35g
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Other
~3.4g
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
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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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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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%
30%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
228%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.13g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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