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

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Summary of differences between Pigeon pea raw and Longan

  • Pigeon pea raw has more Copper, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, and Zinc, while Longan has more Vitamin C.
  • Pigeon pea raw covers your daily need of Copper 99% more than Longan.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains 55 times more Zinc than Longan. While Pigeon pea raw contains 2.76mg of Zinc, Longan contains only 0.05mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Longans, 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
9
:
1
Longan
Longan
Contains more Calcium +12900%
Contains more Iron +3923.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1730%
Contains more Phosphorus +1647.6%
Contains more Potassium +423.3%
Contains more Zinc +5420%
Contains more Copper +525.4%
Contains more Manganese +3344.2%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Pigeon pea raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Longan
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 8% 9% 24% 0% 2% 57% 7% 0%
Contains more Calcium +12900%
Contains more Iron +3923.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1730%
Contains more Phosphorus +1647.6%
Contains more Potassium +423.3%
Contains more Zinc +5420%
Contains more Copper +525.4%
Contains more Manganese +3344.2%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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
8
:
1
Longan
Longan
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1974.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +888.3%
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%
Longan
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 280% 8% 33% 6% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1974.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +888.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
4
:
1
Longan
Longan
Contains more Protein +1556.5%
Contains more Fats +1390%
Contains more Carbs +314.7%
Contains more Other +391.4%
Contains more Water +681.4%
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
Longan
15% 83%
Protein: 1.31 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 15.14 g
Water: 82.75 g
Other: 0.7 g
Contains more Protein +1556.5%
Contains more Fats +1390%
Contains more Carbs +314.7%
Contains more Other +391.4%
Contains more Water +681.4%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Longan Opinion
Net carbs 47.78g 14.04g Pigeon pea raw
Protein 21.7g 1.31g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 1.49g 0.1g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 62.78g 15.14g Pigeon pea raw
Calories 343kcal 60kcal Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g 1.1g Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 130mg 1mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 5.23mg 0.13mg Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 183mg 10mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 367mg 21mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 1392mg 266mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 17mg 0mg Longan
Zinc 2.76mg 0.05mg Pigeon pea raw
Copper 1.057mg 0.169mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 1.791mg 0.052mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 8.2µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 28IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin C 0mg 84mg Longan
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.031mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.14mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 0.3mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg Pigeon pea raw
Folate 456µg Pigeon pea raw
Tryptophan 0.212mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.767mg 0.034mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.026mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 1.549mg 0.054mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 1.521mg 0.046mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.243mg 0.013mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.03mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg 0.058mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.774mg 0.012mg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.33g Longan
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g Pigeon pea raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 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 Longan
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
27%
Longan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
11%
Longan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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?
Longan
Longan contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Longan
Longan is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.33g)
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. Longan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169089/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.