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Pigeon pea raw vs. Jerusalem artichoke — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pigeon pea raw and Jerusalem artichoke?

  • Pigeon pea raw is richer than Jerusalem artichoke in Folate, Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Zinc, and Iron.
  • Pigeon pea raw's daily need coverage for Folate is 111% more.
  • Pigeon pea raw has 30 times more Manganese than Jerusalem artichoke. While Pigeon pea raw has 1.791mg of Manganese, Jerusalem artichoke has only 0.06mg.

We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Jerusalem-artichokes, raw types 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 Calcium +828.6%
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains more Magnesium +976.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +370.5%
Contains more Potassium +224.5%
Contains more Zinc +2200%
Contains more Copper +655%
Contains more Manganese +2885%
Contains more Selenium +1071.4%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 128% 13% 34% 38% 1% 4% 47% 8% 4%
Contains more Calcium +828.6%
Contains more Iron +53.8%
Contains more Magnesium +976.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +370.5%
Contains more Potassium +224.5%
Contains more Zinc +2200%
Contains more Copper +655%
Contains more Manganese +2885%
Contains more Selenium +1071.4%
Contains less Sodium -76.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +267.5%
Contains more Folate +3407.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 161% 44% 56% 76% 66% 342% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 4% 0% 14% 50% 14% 25% 24% 18% 10% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +221.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +128.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +218.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +267.5%
Contains more Folate +3407.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +985%
Contains more Fats +14800%
Contains more Carbs +260%
Contains more Other +35.4%
Contains more Water +636.6%
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
2% 17% 78% 3%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.01 g
Carbs: 17.44 g
Water: 78.01 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more Protein +985%
Contains more Fats +14800%
Contains more Carbs +260%
Contains more Other +35.4%
Contains more Water +636.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
80% 20%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.001 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81300%
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Jerusalem artichoke Opinion
Net carbs 47.78g 15.84g Pigeon pea raw
Protein 21.7g 2g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 1.49g 0.01g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 62.78g 17.44g Pigeon pea raw
Calories 343kcal 73kcal Pigeon pea raw
Sugar 9.6g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g 1.6g Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 130mg 14mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 5.23mg 3.4mg Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 183mg 17mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 367mg 78mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 1392mg 429mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 17mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Zinc 2.76mg 0.12mg Pigeon pea raw
Copper 1.057mg 0.14mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 1.791mg 0.06mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 8.2µg 0.7µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 28IU 20IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.19mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin C 0mg 4mg Jerusalem artichoke
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.2mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.06mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 1.3mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.397mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.077mg Pigeon pea raw
Folate 456µg 13µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin K 0.1µg Jerusalem artichoke
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
Saturated Fat 0.33g 0g Jerusalem artichoke
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0.004g Pigeon pea raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.001g Pigeon pea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Jerusalem artichoke
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
62%
Pigeon pea raw
13%
Jerusalem artichoke
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
28%
Jerusalem artichoke

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.6g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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 contains less Sodium?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Jerusalem artichoke - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169236/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.