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

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Summary of differences between pigeon pea raw and lamb

  • Pigeon pea raw has more folate, copper, manganese, fiber, vitamin B1, iron, and magnesium, while lamb has more vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Pigeon pea raw covers your daily need for folate, 110% more than lamb.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pigeon pea raw is lower.
  • Lamb has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of lamb is 0, while the glycemic index of pigeon pea raw is 22.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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%
Lamb
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +695.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +664.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +349%
Contains more IronIron +178.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +788.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8040.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +222%

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%
Lamb
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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% 0% 2.8% 1.5% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +543%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +91.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +2433.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +124.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +319.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +13%
Contains more FatsFats +1305.4%
Contains more WaterWater +407.3%

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
Lamb
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +73400%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85.5%

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 Lamb
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Lamb DV% diff.
Folate 456µg 18µg 110%
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg 106%
Copper 1.057mg 0.119mg 104%
Manganese 1.791mg 0.022mg 77%
Fiber 15g 0g 60%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.1mg 45%
Iron 5.23mg 1.88mg 42%
Saturated fat 0.33g 8.83g 39%
Magnesium 183mg 23mg 38%
Selenium 8.2µg 26.4µg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Potassium 1392mg 310mg 32%
Fats 1.49g 20.94g 30%
Phosphorus 367mg 188mg 26%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 6.66mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 8.82g 22%
Carbs 62.78g 0g 21%
Choline 93.7mg 17%
Zinc 2.76mg 4.46mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.13mg 12%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.66mg 12%
Calcium 130mg 17mg 11%
Protein 21.7g 24.52g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.25mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 1.51g 5%
Vitamin K 4.6µg 4%
Calories 343kcal 294kcal 2%
Sodium 17mg 72mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.14mg 1%
Net carbs 47.78g 0g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.287mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 1.05mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 1.183mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 1.908mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 2.166mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0.629mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.998mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 1.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.777mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.5g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.