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

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The main differences between Pigeon pea raw and Pumpkin seed

  • Pigeon pea raw has more Folate, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Iron, and Vitamin B6, however, Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Pigeon pea raw is 112% higher.
  • Pumpkin seed has 23 times less Vitamin B5 than Pigeon pea raw. Pigeon pea raw has 1.266mg of Vitamin B5, while Pumpkin seed has 0.056mg.

Food types used in this article are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt.

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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 187% 17% 81% 124% 230% 281% 39% 2.3% 65% 0%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +136.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51.5%
Contains more IronIron +58%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +298.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +261.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +273.2%
~equal in Sodium ~18mg

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% 1.7% 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 1% 3.7% 0% 0% 8.5% 12% 5.4% 3.4% 8.5% 0% 0% 6.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1791.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +936.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2160.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +664.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +4966.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +121.4%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
19% 19% 54% 5% 4%
Protein: 18.55 g
Fats: 19.4 g
Carbs: 53.75 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 3.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +17%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.8%
Contains more WaterWater +135.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1202%
Contains more OtherOther +10.5%

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
20% 33% 48%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.844 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +50166.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +986.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Pumpkin seed Opinion
Calories 343kcal 446kcal Pumpkin seed
Protein 21.7g 18.55g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 1.49g 19.4g Pumpkin seed
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Pumpkin seed
Net carbs 47.78g 35.35g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 62.78g 53.75g Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 183mg 262mg Pumpkin seed
Calcium 130mg 55mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 1392mg 919mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 5.23mg 3.31mg Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g 18.4g Pumpkin seed
Copper 1.057mg 0.69mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 2.76mg 10.3mg Pumpkin seed
Phosphorus 367mg 92mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 17mg 18mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 28IU 62IU Pumpkin seed
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 3µg Pumpkin seed
Manganese 1.791mg 0.496mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 8.2µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.034mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.052mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 0.286mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.056mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.037mg Pigeon pea raw
Folate 456µg 9µg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.33g 3.67g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 6.032g Pumpkin seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 8.844g Pumpkin seed
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.326mg Pumpkin seed
Threonine 0.767mg 0.683mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.956mg Pumpkin seed
Leucine 1.549mg 1.572mg Pumpkin seed
Lysine 1.521mg 1.386mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.243mg 0.417mg Pumpkin seed
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.924mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg 1.491mg Pumpkin seed
Histidine 0.774mg 0.515mg 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 Pumpkin 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
4%
Pumpkin seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
103%
Pumpkin seed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.34g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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 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)

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. Pumpkin seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170188/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.