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Pigeon pea raw vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pigeon pea raw and pound cake

  • Pigeon pea raw is higher than pound cake in copper, folate, manganese, fiber, iron, magnesium, vitamin B1, potassium, and phosphorus.
  • Pigeon pea raw's daily need coverage for copper is 113% higher.
  • Pigeon pea raw has 25 times more fiber than pound cake. While pigeon pea raw has 15g of fiber, pound cake has only 0.6g.
  • Pigeon pea raw has less saturated fat.
  • Pigeon pea raw has a lower glycemic index (22) than pound cake (54).

The food types used in this comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2187.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +176.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +834.2%
Contains more IronIron +253.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +2416.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +541.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +162.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1528.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +64%

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% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +271.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +83.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +161%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +686.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +985.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +6900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +334%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +17%
Contains more OtherOther +124.8%
Contains more FatsFats +836.9%
Contains more WaterWater +144.3%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25066.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +320%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Pound cake DV% diff.
Copper 1.057mg 0.042mg 113%
Folate 456µg 42µg 104%
Manganese 1.791mg 0.11mg 73%
Fiber 15g 0.6g 58%
Iron 5.23mg 1.48mg 47%
Magnesium 183mg 8mg 42%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.173mg 39%
Potassium 1392mg 149mg 37%
Protein 21.7g 5g 33%
Phosphorus 367mg 140mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Zinc 2.76mg 0.43mg 21%
Saturated fat 0.33g 4.811g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.036mg 19%
Fats 1.49g 13.96g 19%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 3.419g 17%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.485mg 16%
Sodium 17mg 377mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Threonine 0.767mg 153mg 14%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Vitamin A 1µg 70µg 8%
Calcium 130mg 47mg 8%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 1.615mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 3.02g 8%
Starch 17.36g 7%
Selenium 8.2µg 5µg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.249mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Carbs 62.78g 53.64g 3%
Calories 343kcal 353kcal 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 47.78g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 360mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.481g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.