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

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Differences between Pigeon pea raw and Orange

  • Pigeon pea raw is higher in Copper, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, and Potassium, however, Orange is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Pigeon pea raw's daily need coverage for Copper is 112% higher.
  • Pigeon pea raw has 72 times more Manganese than Orange. While Pigeon pea raw has 1.791mg of Manganese, Orange has only 0.025mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties.

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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
Orange
Orange
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Iron +5130%
Contains more Magnesium +1730%
Contains more Phosphorus +2521.4%
Contains more Potassium +669.1%
Contains more Zinc +3842.9%
Contains more Copper +2248.9%
Contains more Manganese +7064%
Contains more Selenium +1540%
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%
Orange
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 4% 8% 6% 16% 0% 2% 15% 4% 3%
Contains more Calcium +225%
Contains more Iron +5130%
Contains more Magnesium +1730%
Contains more Phosphorus +2521.4%
Contains more Potassium +669.1%
Contains more Zinc +3842.9%
Contains more Copper +2248.9%
Contains more Manganese +7064%
Contains more Selenium +1540%
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
6
:
4
Orange
Orange
Contains more Vitamin B1 +639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +367.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +951.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +406.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +371.7%
Contains more Folate +1420%
Contains more Vitamin A +703.6%
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%
Orange
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 14% 4% 0% 178% 22% 10% 6% 15% 14% 23% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +367.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +951.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +406.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +371.7%
Contains more Folate +1420%
Contains more Vitamin A +703.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
4
:
1
Orange
Orange
Contains more Protein +2208.5%
Contains more Fats +1141.7%
Contains more Carbs +434.3%
Contains more Other +681.8%
Contains more Water +719.2%
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
Orange
12% 87%
Protein: 0.94 g
Fats: 0.12 g
Carbs: 11.75 g
Water: 86.75 g
Other: 0.44 g
Contains more Protein +2208.5%
Contains more Fats +1141.7%
Contains more Carbs +434.3%
Contains more Other +681.8%
Contains more Water +719.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
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:
2
Orange
Orange
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3156%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.7%
Pigeon pea raw
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
Orange
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.015 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.025 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3156%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +91.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Orange Opinion
Net carbs 47.78g 9.35g Pigeon pea raw
Protein 21.7g 0.94g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 1.49g 0.12g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 62.78g 11.75g Pigeon pea raw
Calories 343kcal 47kcal Pigeon pea raw
Sugar 9.35g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g 2.4g Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 130mg 40mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 5.23mg 0.1mg Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 183mg 10mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 367mg 14mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 1392mg 181mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 17mg 0mg Orange
Zinc 2.76mg 0.07mg Pigeon pea raw
Copper 1.057mg 0.045mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 1.791mg 0.025mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 8.2µg 0.5µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 28IU 225IU Orange
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 11µg Orange
Vitamin E 0.18mg Orange
Vitamin C 0mg 53.2mg Orange
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.087mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.04mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 0.282mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.25mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.06mg Pigeon pea raw
Folate 456µg 30µg Pigeon pea raw
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.009mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.767mg 0.015mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.025mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 1.549mg 0.023mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 1.521mg 0.047mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.243mg 0.02mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.031mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg 0.04mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.774mg 0.018mg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.33g 0.015g Orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0.023g Orange
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.025g Pigeon pea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Orange
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
24%
Orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
7%
Orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.35g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Orange
Orange contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Orange
Orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.315g)
Which food is cheaper?
Orange
Orange is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169097/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.