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

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The main differences between Pigeon pea raw and Bran raw

  • Pigeon pea raw has more Folate, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Bran raw has more Manganese, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Bran raw is 167% higher.
  • Bran raw has 9 times less Folate than Pigeon pea raw. Pigeon pea raw has 456µg of Folate, while Bran raw has 52µg.

Food types used in this article are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Oat bran, 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.
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 168% 17% 50% 203% 134% 85% 315% 0.52% 734% 247%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +124.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +162.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +214.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +451.2%
~equal in Iron ~5.41mg

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% 1.7% 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% 20% 0% 293% 51% 18% 90% 38% 0% 8% 39% 18%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +217.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +71.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +776.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~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
17% 7% 66% 7% 3%
Protein: 17.3 g
Fats: 7.03 g
Carbs: 66.22 g
Water: 6.55 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.4%
Contains more WaterWater +61.7%
Contains more OtherOther +18.6%
Contains more FatsFats +371.8%
~equal in Carbs ~66.22g

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
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.328 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.376 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.766 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -75.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +19700%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +239.8%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Bran raw Opinion
Calories 343kcal 246kcal Pigeon pea raw
Protein 21.7g 17.3g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 1.49g 7.03g Bran raw
Net carbs 47.78g 50.82g Bran raw
Carbs 62.78g 66.22g Bran raw
Magnesium 183mg 235mg Bran raw
Calcium 130mg 58mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 1392mg 566mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 5.23mg 5.41mg Bran raw
Sugar 1.45g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g 15.4g Bran raw
Copper 1.057mg 0.403mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 2.76mg 3.11mg Bran raw
Phosphorus 367mg 734mg Bran raw
Sodium 17mg 4mg Bran raw
Vitamin A 28IU 0IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin E 1.01mg Bran raw
Manganese 1.791mg 5.63mg Bran raw
Selenium 8.2µg 45.2µg Bran raw
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 1.17mg Bran raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.22mg Bran raw
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 0.934mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 1.494mg Bran raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.165mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin K 3.2µg Bran raw
Folate 456µg 52µg Pigeon pea raw
Choline 32.2mg Bran raw
Saturated Fat 0.33g 1.328g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 2.376g Bran raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 2.766g Bran raw
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.335mg Bran raw
Threonine 0.767mg 0.502mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.668mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 1.549mg 1.374mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 1.521mg 0.76mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.243mg 0.335mg Bran raw
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.908mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg 0.964mg Bran raw
Histidine 0.774mg 0.41mg 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 Bran 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
44%
Bran raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
195%
Bran raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.998g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bran raw
Bran raw contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Bran raw
Bran raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Bran raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168872/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.