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Pigeon pea raw vs. Maple sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pigeon pea raw and maple sugar

  • Pigeon pea raw is higher in folate, copper, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, and potassium; however, maple sugar is richer in manganese and zinc.
  • Maple sugar's daily need coverage for manganese is 114% higher.
  • Pigeon pea raw has a lower glycemic index (22) than maple sugar (63).

The food types used in this comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Sugars, maple.

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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 14% 27% 24% 60% 33% 165% 1.3% 1.4% 577% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +863.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +408%
Contains more IronIron +224.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +967.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12133.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +925%
Contains more ZincZinc +119.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +146.9%

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 0% 0% 0% 0% 2.3% 3% 0.75% 2.9% 0.69% 0% 0% 0% 1.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +7044.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1338.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2537.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +9333.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
91% 8%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 90.9 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21600%
Contains more FatsFats +645%
Contains more WaterWater +32.4%
Contains more OtherOther +330%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +44.8%

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
18% 32% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +714%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +433.3%

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 Maple sugar
Lower in Sugar ok
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 Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Maple sugar DV% diff.
Manganese 1.791mg 4.422mg 114%
Folate 456µg 0µg 114%
Copper 1.057mg 0.099mg 106%
Fiber 15g 0g 60%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.009mg 53%
Phosphorus 367mg 3mg 52%
Iron 5.23mg 1.61mg 45%
Protein 21.7g 0.1g 43%
Magnesium 183mg 19mg 39%
Potassium 1392mg 274mg 33%
Zinc 2.76mg 6.06mg 30%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.048mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.003mg 22%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 0.04mg 18%
Selenium 8.2µg 0.8µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.013mg 13%
Carbs 62.78g 90.9g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.1g 5%
Calcium 130mg 90mg 4%
Fats 1.49g 0.2g 2%
Saturated fat 0.33g 0.036g 1%
Calories 343kcal 354kcal 1%
Net carbs 47.78g 90.9g N/A
Sugar 84.87g N/A
Sodium 17mg 11mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Choline 2.1mg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 0.064g 0%
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Maple sugar
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
1%
Maple sugar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
91%
Maple sugar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 84.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
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?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Maple sugar
Maple sugar is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.294g)
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. Maple sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169658/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.