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Pigeon pea raw vs. Chia seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pigeon pea raw and Chia seeds?

  • Pigeon pea raw is higher in Folate, and Potassium, yet Chia seeds is higher in Selenium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Iron.
  • Pigeon pea raw's daily need coverage for Folate is 102% more.
  • Pigeon pea raw has 3 times more Potassium than Chia seeds. While Pigeon pea raw has 1392mg of Potassium, Chia seeds has only 407mg.

We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Seeds, chia seeds, dried types in this article.

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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 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +242%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +385.4%
Contains more IronIron +47.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +573.2%
~equal in Sodium ~16mg

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 5.3% 3.2% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +830.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +197.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.62mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.17mg
~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
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.1%
Contains more WaterWater +82.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1963.1%
Contains more OtherOther +39.5%

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
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +19141.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2807.2%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Chia seeds Opinion
Calories 343kcal 486kcal Chia seeds
Protein 21.7g 16.54g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 1.49g 30.74g Chia seeds
Vitamin C 0mg 1.6mg Chia seeds
Net carbs 47.78g 7.72g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 62.78g 42.12g Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 183mg 335mg Chia seeds
Calcium 130mg 631mg Chia seeds
Potassium 1392mg 407mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 5.23mg 7.72mg Chia seeds
Fiber 15g 34.4g Chia seeds
Copper 1.057mg 0.924mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 2.76mg 4.58mg Chia seeds
Phosphorus 367mg 860mg Chia seeds
Sodium 17mg 16mg Chia seeds
Vitamin A 28IU 54IU Chia seeds
Vitamin A 1µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin E 0.5mg Chia seeds
Manganese 1.791mg 2.723mg Chia seeds
Selenium 8.2µg 55.2µg Chia seeds
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.62mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.17mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 8.83mg Chia seeds
Vitamin B5 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg Pigeon pea raw
Folate 456µg 49µg Pigeon pea raw
Trans Fat 0g 0.14g Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.33g 3.33g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 2.309g Chia seeds
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 23.665g Chia seeds
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.436mg Chia seeds
Threonine 0.767mg 0.709mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.801mg Chia seeds
Leucine 1.549mg 1.371mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 1.521mg 0.97mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.243mg 0.588mg Chia seeds
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 1.016mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg 0.95mg Chia seeds
Histidine 0.774mg 0.531mg Pigeon pea raw
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Chia seeds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Chia seeds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Chia seeds
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
32%
Chia seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
221%
Chia seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds 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 contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.