Pigeon pea raw vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pigeon pea raw and fireweed?
- Pigeon pea raw is richer in folate, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, and potassium, yet fireweed is richer in manganese, vitamin A, calcium, and vitamin B6.
- Fireweed's daily need coverage for manganese is 214% higher.
- Pigeon pea raw has 19 times more vitamin B1 than fireweed. Pigeon pea raw has 0.643mg of vitamin B1, while fireweed has 0.033mg.
We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Fireweed, leaves, raw 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.
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.3% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +181.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +117.9% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +230.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +239.8% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +811.1% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +230% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +274.3% |
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 | +1848.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +36.5% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +307.1% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +17900% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +123.3% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 1.791mg | 6.704mg | 214% |
Folate | 456µg | 112µg | 86% |
Copper | 1.057mg | 0.32mg | 82% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.033mg | 51% |
Phosphorus | 367mg | 108mg | 37% |
Iron | 5.23mg | 2.4mg | 35% |
Protein | 21.7g | 4.71g | 34% |
Calcium | 130mg | 429mg | 30% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.632mg | 27% |
Potassium | 1392mg | 494mg | 26% |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 180µg | 20% |
Fiber | 15g | 10.6g | 18% |
Carbs | 62.78g | 19.22g | 15% |
Selenium | 8.2µg | 0.9µg | 13% |
Calories | 343kcal | 103kcal | 12% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 4.674mg | 11% |
Magnesium | 183mg | 156mg | 6% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 5% | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.137mg | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 1.356mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.2mg | 2% |
Fats | 1.49g | 2.75g | 2% |
Saturated fat | 0.33g | 2% | |
Sodium | 17mg | 34mg | 1% |
Zinc | 2.76mg | 2.66mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 47.78g | 8.62g | N/A |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 0% | |
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% |
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:
4.71 g
Fats:
2.75 g
Carbs:
19.22 g
Water:
70.78 g
Other:
2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +360.7% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +226.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +35.4% |
Contains more FatsFats | +84.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +568.4% |