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

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Summary of differences between Pigeon pea raw and Lemongrass

  • Pigeon pea raw has more Folate, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Potassium, and Vitamin B6, while Lemongrass has more Manganese, and Iron.
  • Lemongrass covers your daily need of Manganese 149% more than Pigeon pea raw.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains 25 times more Vitamin B5 than Lemongrass. While Pigeon pea raw contains 1.266mg of Vitamin B5, Lemongrass contains only 0.05mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Lemon grass (citronella), raw.

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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.
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
7
:
3
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +205%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.4%
Contains more Potassium +92.5%
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Contains more Copper +297.4%
Contains more Selenium +1071.4%
Contains more Iron +56.2%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
Contains more Manganese +191.7%
Pigeon pea raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Lemongrass
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Magnesium +205%
Contains more Phosphorus +263.4%
Contains more Potassium +92.5%
Contains more Zinc +23.8%
Contains more Copper +297.4%
Contains more Selenium +1071.4%
Contains more Iron +56.2%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
Contains more Manganese +191.7%

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.
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
7
:
1
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Vitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +889.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2432%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.8%
Contains more Folate +508%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Pigeon pea raw
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%
Lemongrass
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +889.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +38.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2432%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.8%
Contains more Folate +508%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
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1
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Protein +1092.3%
Contains more Fats +204.1%
Contains more Carbs +148%
Contains more Other +91.1%
Contains more Water +566.5%
Pigeon pea raw
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Lemongrass
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +1092.3%
Contains more Fats +204.1%
Contains more Carbs +148%
Contains more Other +91.1%
Contains more Water +566.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
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2
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +378.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350%
Pigeon pea raw
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
Lemongrass
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +378.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +350%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 47.78g 25.31g Pigeon pea raw
Protein 21.7g 1.82g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 1.49g 0.49g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 62.78g 25.31g Pigeon pea raw
Calories 343kcal 99kcal Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 130mg 65mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 5.23mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 183mg 60mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 367mg 101mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 1392mg 723mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 17mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 2.76mg 2.23mg Pigeon pea raw
Copper 1.057mg 0.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 1.791mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 8.2µg 0.7µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 28IU 6IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin C 0mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.065mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.135mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 1.101mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.05mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.08mg Pigeon pea raw
Folate 456µg 75µg Pigeon pea raw
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 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0.054g Lemongrass
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.17g Pigeon pea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Lemongrass
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%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.211g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.