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Pigeon pea raw vs. French fries — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pigeon pea raw and french fries different?

  • Pigeon pea raw has more folate, copper, manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc than french fries.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for pigeon pea raw is 107% higher.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains 9 times more copper than french fries. While pigeon pea raw contains 1.057mg of copper, french fries contain only 0.124mg.
  • Pigeon pea raw has a lower glycemic index (22) than french fries (70).

Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Fast foods, potato, french fried in vegetable oil 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.
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 25% 5.4% 51% 30% 41% 14% 54% 27% 32% 4.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +422.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +622.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.4%
Contains more IronIron +545.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +752.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +452%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +193.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +625.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +811.1%

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.
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 16% 0% 33% 0% 43% 9% 56% 35% 86% 0% 28% 23% 20%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +278.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +379.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +118.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1420%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~3.004mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 15% 41% 39% 2%
Protein: 3.43 g
Fats: 14.73 g
Carbs: 41.44 g
Water: 38.55 g
Other: 1.85 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +532.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +51.5%
Contains more OtherOther +85.9%
Contains more FatsFats +888.6%
Contains more WaterWater +264%

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
17% 44% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.336 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.398 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -85.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49641.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +563.1%

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 French fries
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw French fries DV% diff.
Folate 456µg 30µg 107%
Copper 1.057mg 0.124mg 104%
Manganese 1.791mg 0.247mg 67%
Iron 5.23mg 0.81mg 55%
Fiber 15g 3.8g 45%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.17mg 39%
Protein 21.7g 3.43g 37%
Phosphorus 367mg 125mg 35%
Magnesium 183mg 35mg 35%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 5.398g 31%
Potassium 1392mg 579mg 24%
Zinc 2.76mg 0.5mg 21%
Fats 1.49g 14.73g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 5.969g 15%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.58mg 14%
Selenium 8.2µg 0.9µg 13%
Vitamin E 1.67mg 11%
Calcium 130mg 18mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.039mg 11%
Saturated fat 0.33g 2.336g 9%
Vitamin K 11.2µg 9%
Sodium 17mg 210mg 8%
Carbs 62.78g 41.44g 7%
Choline 36.8mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.372mg 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 4.7mg 5%
Calories 343kcal 312kcal 2%
Net carbs 47.78g 37.64g N/A
Sugar 0.3g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 3.004mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.06g N/A
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%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.407g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.029g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.898g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw French fries
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
27%
French fries
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
28%
French fries

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 193mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
French fries
French fries is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. French fries - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170698/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.