Pigeon pea raw vs. Peppermint — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pigeon pea raw and peppermint
- Pigeon pea raw has more folate, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, manganese, magnesium, and potassium; however, peppermint is higher in vitamin A and vitamin C.
- Pigeon pea raw covers your daily folate needs 86% more than peppermint.
- Peppermint contains 8 times less vitamin B1 than pigeon pea raw. Pigeon pea raw contains 0.643mg of vitamin B1, while peppermint contains 0.082mg.
- The glycemic index of peppermint is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Peppermint, fresh.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +128.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +144.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +221.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +148.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +402.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -45.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +52.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +86.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +684.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +274.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +119.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +21100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +42.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.7 g
Fats:
1.49 g
Carbs:
62.78 g
Water:
10.59 g
Other:
3.44 g
Protein:
3.75 g
Fats:
0.94 g
Carbs:
14.89 g
Water:
78.65 g
Other:
1.77 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +478.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +58.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +321.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +94.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +642.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.814 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.246 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.033 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -25.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +175% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 456µg | 114µg | 86% |
| Copper | 1.057mg | 0.329mg | 81% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.082mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 73mg | 42% |
| Protein | 21.7g | 3.75g | 36% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 31.8mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 15g | 8g | 28% |
| Manganese | 1.791mg | 1.176mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 80mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 1392mg | 569mg | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 212µg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 0.338mg | 19% |
| Carbs | 62.78g | 14.89g | 16% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 15% | |
| Zinc | 2.76mg | 1.11mg | 15% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 70kcal | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.129mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 243mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 1.706mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.266mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 0.508g | 2% |
| Iron | 5.23mg | 5.08mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 31mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.49g | 0.94g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.78g | 6.89g | N/A |
| Saturated fat | 0.33g | 0.246g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 0.033g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0.154mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.521mg | 0.161mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.053mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 0.191mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
33%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
70%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Peppermint is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.084g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.