Pigeon pea raw vs. Millet raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pigeon pea raw and millet raw
- Pigeon pea raw has more folate, potassium, copper, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus; however, millet raw is richer in vitamin B3.
- Pigeon pea raw's daily need coverage for folate is 93% more.
- Pigeon pea raw contains 16 times more calcium than millet raw. Pigeon pea raw contains 130mg of calcium, while millet raw contains 8mg.
- Millet raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of millet raw is 71, while the glycemic index of pigeon pea raw is 22.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Millet, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +60.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1525% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +613.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +73.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +40.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +64.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +203.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +49.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +436.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +59.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.7 g
Fats:
1.49 g
Carbs:
62.78 g
Water:
10.59 g
Other:
3.44 g
Protein:
11.02 g
Fats:
4.22 g
Carbs:
72.85 g
Water:
8.67 g
Other:
3.24 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +96.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +183.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.814 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.723 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.134 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6341.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +162.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 456µg | 85µg | 93% |
| Potassium | 1392mg | 195mg | 35% |
| Copper | 1.057mg | 0.75mg | 34% |
| Iron | 5.23mg | 3.01mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 15g | 8.5g | 26% |
| Protein | 21.7g | 11.02g | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.421mg | 19% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 114mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 285mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 8mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 4.72mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 2.7µg | 10% |
| Zinc | 2.76mg | 1.68mg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 2.134g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.384mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.29mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 0.848mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 1.791mg | 1.632mg | 7% |
| Fats | 1.49g | 4.22g | 4% |
| Carbs | 62.78g | 72.85g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 0.773g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.33g | 0.723g | 2% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 378kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 0.9µg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 17mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.78g | 64.35g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.05mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.119mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.353mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0.465mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.4mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.521mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 0.58mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0.578mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.236mg | 0% |
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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%
36%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
86%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.393g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.