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

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What are the differences between pigeon pea raw and ostrich?

  • Pigeon pea raw is higher in folate, copper, manganese, fiber, magnesium, vitamin B1, iron, and potassium, yet ostrich is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Ostrich's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 260% more.
  • The glycemic index of ostrich is lower.

We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Ostrich, tip trimmed, cooked types 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 18% 1.8% 32% 105% 51% 132% 108% 10% 2.5% 205%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +632%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2066.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +284.5%
Contains more IronIron +87.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +595.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +46.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +9326.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +357.3%

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% 4.6% 0% 58% 67% 134% 79% 126% 781% 0% 11% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +177.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +2940%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +140.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.318mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
28% 3% 69%
Protein: 28.49 g
Fats: 2.57 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.51 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +700%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.3%
Contains more FatsFats +72.5%
Contains more WaterWater +546.9%

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
41% 40% 18%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.97 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.44 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -67%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +85%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7983.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Ostrich DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 6.25µg 260%
Folate 456µg 15µg 110%
Copper 1.057mg 0.152mg 101%
Manganese 1.791mg 0.019mg 77%
Fiber 15g 0g 60%
Selenium 8.2µg 37.5µg 53%
Magnesium 183mg 25mg 38%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.232mg 34%
Iron 5.23mg 2.79mg 31%
Potassium 1392mg 362mg 30%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 7.143mg 26%
Carbs 62.78g 0g 21%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.545mg 20%
Zinc 2.76mg 4.85mg 19%
Phosphorus 367mg 251mg 17%
Protein 21.7g 28.49g 14%
Calcium 130mg 6mg 12%
Calories 343kcal 145kcal 10%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.292mg 8%
Saturated fat 0.33g 1g 3%
Sodium 17mg 80mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 0.97g 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.44g 2%
Fats 1.49g 2.57g 2%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 1.318mg 1%
Net carbs 47.78g 0g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.254mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 1.25mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 1.354mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 2.315mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 2.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0.796mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 1.176mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 1.407mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.716mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Ostrich
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
97%
Ostrich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
66%
Ostrich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.67g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ostrich
Ostrich is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Ostrich
Ostrich is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Ostrich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174488/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.