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

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How are Pigeon pea raw and Hummus different?

  • Pigeon pea raw has more Folate, Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Iron, Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5 than Hummus.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Pigeon pea raw is 93% higher.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains 10 times more Vitamin B5 than Hummus. While Pigeon pea raw contains 1.266mg of Vitamin B5, Hummus contains only 0.132mg.

Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Hummus, commercial 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%
Hummus
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 11% 20% 92% 176% 50% 75% 49% 101% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +157.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +242.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +510.5%
Contains more IronIron +114.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +100.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +50.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +108.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +131.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +215.4%

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% 1.7% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
Hummus
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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% 1.8% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 7.9% 46% 0% 0% 62% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +257.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +192.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +409.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +859.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +41.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +449.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~30IU
~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
Hummus
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8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +174.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +339.3%
Contains more OtherOther +112.3%
Contains more FatsFats +544.3%
Contains more WaterWater +528.8%

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
Hummus
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16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.613 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -77%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +33558.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +343.9%

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 Hummus
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Hummus Opinion
Calories 343kcal 166kcal Pigeon pea raw
Protein 21.7g 7.9g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 1.49g 9.6g Hummus
Net carbs 47.78g 8.29g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 62.78g 14.29g Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 183mg 71mg Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 130mg 38mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 1392mg 228mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 5.23mg 2.44mg Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g 6g Pigeon pea raw
Copper 1.057mg 0.527mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 2.76mg 1.83mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 367mg 176mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 17mg 379mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 28IU 30IU Hummus
Vitamin A 1µg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 1.791mg 0.773mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 8.2µg 2.6µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.18mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.064mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 0.582mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.132mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.2mg Pigeon pea raw
Folate 456µg 83µg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.33g 1.437g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 3.613g Hummus
Tryptophan 0.212mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.767mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.785mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 1.549mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 1.521mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.243mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Hummus
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
15%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 362mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.107g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
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)

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. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.