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Pigeon pea raw vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pigeon pea raw and poppy seed

  • Pigeon pea raw has more folate and potassium; however, poppy seed has more manganese, calcium, phosphorus, copper, iron, zinc, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for poppy seed is 214% higher.
  • Poppy seed has 6 times less folate than pigeon pea raw. Pigeon pea raw has 456µg of folate, while poppy seed has 82µg.
  • Pigeon pea raw is lower in saturated fat.
  • Pigeon pea raw has a higher glycemic index than poppy seed.

Food types used in this article are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Spices, poppy seed.

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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 248% 431% 63% 366% 542% 215% 373% 3.4% 875% 74%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +93.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -34.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +89.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1006.2%
Contains more IronIron +86.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +186.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +137.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +274.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64.6%

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 3.3% 0% 35% 0% 214% 23% 17% 19% 57% 0% 0% 62% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +230.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +290.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +456.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +32.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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% 42% 28% 6% 6%
Protein: 17.99 g
Fats: 41.56 g
Carbs: 28.13 g
Water: 5.95 g
Other: 6.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +123.2%
Contains more WaterWater +78%
Contains more FatsFats +2689.3%
Contains more OtherOther +85.2%

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
12% 15% 73%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.569 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49750%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3409.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Poppy seed DV% diff.
Manganese 1.791mg 6.707mg 214%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 28.569g 185%
Calcium 130mg 1438mg 131%
Folate 456µg 82µg 94%
Phosphorus 367mg 870mg 72%
Copper 1.057mg 1.627mg 63%
Fats 1.49g 41.56g 62%
Iron 5.23mg 9.76mg 57%
Zinc 2.76mg 7.9mg 47%
Magnesium 183mg 347mg 39%
Potassium 1392mg 719mg 20%
Saturated fat 0.33g 4.517g 19%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.324mg 19%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.854mg 18%
Fiber 15g 19.5g 18%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 5.982g 15%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 0.896mg 13%
Carbs 62.78g 28.13g 12%
Vitamin E 1.77mg 12%
Selenium 8.2µg 13.5µg 10%
Calories 343kcal 525kcal 9%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.1mg 7%
Protein 21.7g 17.99g 7%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.247mg 3%
Choline 8.8mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 47.78g 8.63g N/A
Sugar 2.99g N/A
Sodium 17mg 26mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.184mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0.686mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.819mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 1.321mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 0.952mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0.502mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.758mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 1.095mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.471mg 0%
Fructose 0.29g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.273g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Poppy seed
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
33%
Poppy seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
319%
Poppy seed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poppy seed
Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.187g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Poppy seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171330/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.