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Pigeon pea raw vs. Pecan pie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pigeon pea raw and pecan pie?

  • Pecan pie has less folate, copper, manganese, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B1, magnesium, and potassium than pigeon pea raw.
  • Pigeon pea raw's daily need coverage for folate is 108% higher.
  • Pigeon pea raw has 10 times more potassium than pecan pie. Pigeon pea raw has 1392mg of potassium, while pecan pie has 133mg.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains less saturated fat.
  • Pigeon pea raw has a lower glycemic index than pecan pie.

We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Pie, pecan, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 19% 9.6% 12% 56% 70% 28% 40% 34% 93% 65%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +603.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +306.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +946.6%
Contains more IronIron +253.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +400.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +170.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +290.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +151.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +46.3%

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 0.67% 27% 0% 0% 47% 42% 16% 29% 14% 21% 0% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +242%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +250.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +164.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +371.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1653.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +8100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.18mg
~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
5% 22% 52% 20%
Protein: 4.9 g
Fats: 22.2 g
Carbs: 52.2 g
Water: 19.5 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +342.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.3%
Contains more OtherOther +186.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1389.9%
Contains more WaterWater +84.1%

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
19% 54% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.989 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.71 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +93075%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +601.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Pecan pie DV% diff.
Folate 456µg 26µg 108%
Copper 1.057mg 0.211mg 94%
Fiber 15g 60%
Manganese 1.791mg 0.712mg 47%
Iron 5.23mg 1.48mg 47%
Phosphorus 367mg 94mg 39%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.188mg 38%
Magnesium 183mg 26mg 37%
Potassium 1392mg 133mg 37%
Protein 21.7g 4.9g 34%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 5.71g 33%
Fats 1.49g 22.2g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 87mg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 11.181g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.06mg 17%
Saturated fat 0.33g 3.989g 17%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.479mg 16%
Zinc 2.76mg 1.02mg 16%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 0.847mg 13%
Sodium 17mg 262mg 11%
Calcium 130mg 32mg 10%
Vitamin A 1µg 82µg 9%
Selenium 8.2µg 12µg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.17µg 7%
Carbs 62.78g 52.2g 4%
Calories 343kcal 412kcal 3%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.18mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 47.78g 52.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0.189mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.223mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0.372mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0.125mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.25mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.255mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.116mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Pecan pie
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
17%
Pecan pie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
43%
Pecan pie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 87mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 245mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.659g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
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 is cheaper?
Pecan pie
Pecan pie is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Pecan pie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172786/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.