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

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What are the main differences between pigeon pea raw and seaweed?

  • Seaweed has less copper, manganese, folate, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, potassium, iron, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3 than pigeon pea raw.
  • Pigeon pea raw's daily need coverage for copper is 103% higher.
  • Pigeon pea raw has 142 times more vitamin B6 than seaweed. Pigeon pea raw has 0.283mg of vitamin B6, while seaweed has 0.002mg.

We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Seaweed, kelp, raw types in this comparison.

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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 86% 50% 7.9% 107% 43% 34% 18% 30% 26% 3.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +51.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1464%
Contains more IronIron +83.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +713.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +124.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +773.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +795.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1071.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +29.2%

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.
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 10% 2% 17% 0% 13% 35% 8.8% 39% 0.46% 0% 165% 135% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1186%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +530.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +14050%
Contains more FolateFolate +153.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +500%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
2% 10% 82% 7%
Protein: 1.68 g
Fats: 0.56 g
Carbs: 9.57 g
Water: 81.58 g
Other: 6.61 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1191.7%
Contains more FatsFats +166.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +556%
Contains more WaterWater +670.3%
Contains more OtherOther +92.2%

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
63% 25% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.247 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.047 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1631.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -25.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +716.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Seaweed DV% diff.
Copper 1.057mg 0.13mg 103%
Manganese 1.791mg 0.2mg 69%
Folate 456µg 180µg 69%
Vitamin K 66µg 55%
Fiber 15g 1.3g 55%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.05mg 49%
Phosphorus 367mg 42mg 46%
Protein 21.7g 1.68g 40%
Potassium 1392mg 89mg 38%
Iron 5.23mg 2.85mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.002mg 22%
Carbs 62.78g 9.57g 18%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 0.47mg 16%
Calories 343kcal 43kcal 15%
Magnesium 183mg 121mg 15%
Zinc 2.76mg 1.23mg 14%
Selenium 8.2µg 0.7µg 14%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.642mg 12%
Sodium 17mg 233mg 9%
Vitamin E 0.87mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.047g 5%
Calcium 130mg 168mg 4%
Vitamin C 0mg 3mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.15mg 3%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Fats 1.49g 0.56g 1%
Vitamin A 1µg 6µg 1%
Net carbs 47.78g 8.27g N/A
Sugar 0.6g N/A
Saturated fat 0.33g 0.247g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 0.098g 0%
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.048mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0.055mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.076mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0.083mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 0.082mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0.025mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.072mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.024mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.004g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Seaweed
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%
Seaweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
41%
Seaweed

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seaweed
Seaweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Seaweed
Seaweed is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 216mg)
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. Seaweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168457/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.