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

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How are pigeon pea raw and corn raw different?

  • Pigeon pea raw is higher than corn raw in copper, folate, manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and zinc.
  • Pigeon pea raw covers your daily need for copper, 111% more than corn raw.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains 11 times more manganese than corn raw. Pigeon pea raw contains 1.791mg of manganese, while corn raw contains 0.163mg.
  • Corn raw has a higher glycemic index (52) than pigeon pea raw (22).

Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Corn, sweet, yellow, raw types were 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 26% 0.6% 24% 20% 18% 13% 38% 2% 21% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +394.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +6400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +415.6%
Contains more IronIron +905.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1857.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +312.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +998.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1266.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -11.8%

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%
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 23% 3% 1.4% 0% 39% 13% 33% 43% 21% 0% 0.75% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +314.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +240%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +204.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +985.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +800%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 19% 76%
Protein: 3.27 g
Fats: 1.35 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 76.05 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +563.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +235.7%
Contains more OtherOther +446%
Contains more WaterWater +618.1%
~equal in Fats ~1.35g

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
26% 35% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.325 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.432 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.487 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +67.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3500%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.325g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Corn raw DV% diff.
Copper 1.057mg 0.054mg 111%
Folate 456µg 42µg 104%
Manganese 1.791mg 0.163mg 71%
Iron 5.23mg 0.52mg 59%
Fiber 15g 2g 52%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.155mg 41%
Phosphorus 367mg 89mg 40%
Protein 21.7g 3.27g 37%
Magnesium 183mg 37mg 35%
Potassium 1392mg 270mg 33%
Zinc 2.76mg 0.46mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.093mg 15%
Carbs 62.78g 18.7g 15%
Selenium 8.2µg 0.6µg 14%
Calcium 130mg 2mg 13%
Calories 343kcal 86kcal 13%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.717mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.055mg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.8mg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 1.77mg 7%
Choline 23mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.487g 2%
Starch 5.7g 2%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 0.432g 1%
Vitamin A 1µg 9µg 1%
Fats 1.49g 1.35g 0%
Net carbs 47.78g 16.7g N/A
Sugar 6.26g N/A
Sodium 17mg 15mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.33g 0.325g 0%
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.023mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0.129mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.129mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 0.137mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0.067mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.15mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.185mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.089mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.468g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Corn raw
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
17%
Corn raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
17%
Corn raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.26g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn raw
Corn raw contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Corn raw
Corn raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.005g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Corn raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169998/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.