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

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Important differences between Pigeon pea raw and Prunes

  • Pigeon pea raw has more Folate, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Fiber, Zinc, and Potassium than Prunes.
  • Pigeon pea raw's daily need coverage for Folate is 113% more.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains 13 times more Vitamin B1 than Prunes. Pigeon pea raw contains 0.643mg of Vitamin B1, while Prunes contains 0.051mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Plums, dried (prunes), uncooked.

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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
Prunes
Prunes
Contains more Calcium +202.3%
Contains more Iron +462.4%
Contains more Magnesium +346.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +431.9%
Contains more Potassium +90.2%
Contains more Zinc +527.3%
Contains more Copper +276.2%
Contains more Manganese +499%
Contains more Selenium +2633.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Pigeon pea raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Prunes
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 35% 30% 30% 65% 1% 12% 94% 39% 2%
Contains more Calcium +202.3%
Contains more Iron +462.4%
Contains more Magnesium +346.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +431.9%
Contains more Potassium +90.2%
Contains more Zinc +527.3%
Contains more Copper +276.2%
Contains more Manganese +499%
Contains more Selenium +2633.3%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%

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.
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
6
:
4
Prunes
Prunes
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1160.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38%
Contains more Folate +11300%
Contains more Vitamin A +2689.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.186
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%
Prunes
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 47% 9% 0% 2% 13% 43% 36% 26% 48% 3% 0% 149%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1160.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +38%
Contains more Folate +11300%
Contains more Vitamin A +2689.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.186

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
3
:
2
Prunes
Prunes
Contains more Protein +895.4%
Contains more Fats +292.1%
Contains more Other +30.3%
Contains more Water +192%
Equal in Carbs - 63.88
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
Prunes
2% 64% 31% 3%
Protein: 2.18 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 63.88 g
Water: 30.92 g
Other: 2.64 g
Contains more Protein +895.4%
Contains more Fats +292.1%
Contains more Other +30.3%
Contains more Water +192%
Equal in Carbs - 63.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
1
:
2
Prunes
Prunes
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1212.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +341.7%
Pigeon pea raw
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
Prunes
43% 26% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.088 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.062 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1212.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -73.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +341.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Prunes Opinion
Net carbs 47.78g 56.78g Prunes
Protein 21.7g 2.18g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 1.49g 0.38g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 62.78g 63.88g Prunes
Calories 343kcal 240kcal Pigeon pea raw
Starch 5.11g Prunes
Fructose 12.45g Prunes
Sugar 38.13g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g 7.1g Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 130mg 43mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 5.23mg 0.93mg Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 183mg 41mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 367mg 69mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 1392mg 732mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 17mg 2mg Prunes
Zinc 2.76mg 0.44mg Pigeon pea raw
Copper 1.057mg 0.281mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 1.791mg 0.299mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 8.2µg 0.3µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 28IU 781IU Prunes
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 39µg Prunes
Vitamin E 0.43mg Prunes
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg Prunes
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.051mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.186mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 1.882mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.422mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.205mg Pigeon pea raw
Folate 456µg 4µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin K 59.5µg Prunes
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.025mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.767mg 0.049mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.041mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 1.549mg 0.066mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 1.521mg 0.05mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.243mg 0.016mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.052mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg 0.056mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.774mg 0.027mg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.33g 0.088g Prunes
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0.053g Prunes
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.062g Pigeon pea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Prunes
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
31%
Prunes
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
32%
Prunes

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Prunes
Prunes contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Prunes
Prunes is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.242g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
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. Prunes - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168162/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.