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

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How are pigeon pea raw and parsnip different?

  • Pigeon pea raw has more copper, folate, iron, manganese, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, potassium, and zinc than parsnip.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for pigeon pea raw is 104% higher.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains 9 times more iron than parsnip. While pigeon pea raw contains 5.23mg of iron, parsnip contains only 0.59mg.
  • Pigeon pea raw has a lower glycemic index (22) than parsnip (97).

Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Parsnips, raw are the varieties used 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 21% 11% 33% 22% 40% 16% 30% 1.3% 73% 9.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +531%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +261.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +271.2%
Contains more IronIron +786.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +780.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +367.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +416.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +219.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +355.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -41.2%

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 57% 0% 30% 0% 23% 12% 13% 36% 21% 0% 56% 50% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +614.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +274%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +323.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +111%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +214.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +580.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
18% 80%
Protein: 1.2 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 17.99 g
Water: 79.53 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1708.3%
Contains more FatsFats +396.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +249%
Contains more OtherOther +251%
Contains more WaterWater +651%

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
24% 54% 22%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.05 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.112 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1631.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +833.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Parsnip DV% diff.
Copper 1.057mg 0.12mg 104%
Folate 456µg 67µg 97%
Iron 5.23mg 0.59mg 58%
Manganese 1.791mg 0.56mg 54%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.09mg 46%
Phosphorus 367mg 71mg 42%
Protein 21.7g 1.2g 41%
Fiber 15g 4.9g 40%
Magnesium 183mg 29mg 37%
Potassium 1392mg 375mg 30%
Zinc 2.76mg 0.59mg 20%
Vitamin K 22.5µg 19%
Vitamin C 0mg 17mg 19%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.09mg 15%
Carbs 62.78g 17.99g 15%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 0.7mg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.6mg 13%
Calories 343kcal 75kcal 13%
Selenium 8.2µg 1.8µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.05mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.49mg 10%
Calcium 130mg 36mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.047g 5%
Fats 1.49g 0.3g 2%
Saturated fat 0.33g 0.05g 1%
Net carbs 47.78g 13.09g N/A
Sugar 4.8g N/A
Sodium 17mg 10mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 0.112g 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Parsnip
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
23%
Parsnip
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
26%
Parsnip

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
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?
Parsnip
Parsnip contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsnip
Parsnip is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.28g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsnip
Parsnip is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Parsnip - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170417/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.