Pigeon pea raw vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pigeon pea raw and groat different?
- Pigeon pea raw is higher in folate, vitamin B1, iron, potassium, manganese, fiber, and calcium; however, groat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for folate for pigeon pea raw is 107% higher.
- Pigeon pea raw contains 7 times more calcium than groat. While pigeon pea raw contains 130mg of calcium, groat contains only 18mg.
- Pigeon pea raw has a lower glycemic index (22) than groat (54).
Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Buckwheat 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +622.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +202.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +137.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +536.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1420% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +136.8% |
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:
13.25 g
Fats:
3.4 g
Carbs:
71.5 g
Water:
9.75 g
Other:
2.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +63.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +128.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.9% |
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Water
~9.75g
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
0.741 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.039 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8566.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 456µg | 30µg | 107% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.101mg | 45% |
| Iron | 5.23mg | 2.2mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 1392mg | 460mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 7.02mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 1.791mg | 1.3mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 15g | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.425mg | 18% |
| Protein | 21.7g | 13.25g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 231mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 18mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.21mg | 6% |
| Copper | 1.057mg | 1.1mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 347mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 1.04g | 3% |
| Carbs | 62.78g | 71.5g | 3% |
| Fats | 1.49g | 3.4g | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.76mg | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.33g | 0.741g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 1.039g | 2% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 1.233mg | 1% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 343kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 47.78g | 61.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 8.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.506mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0.498mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.521mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0.678mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.309mg | 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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
109%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.411g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
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 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.