Pigeon pea raw vs. Sesame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Pigeon pea raw and Sesame
- Pigeon pea raw has more Folate, however, Sesame has more Copper, Iron, Calcium, Selenium, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
- Daily need coverage for Copper from Sesame is 336% higher.
- Sesame has 5 times less Folate than Pigeon pea raw. Pigeon pea raw has 456µg of Folate, while Sesame has 97µg.
- Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat.
Food types used in this article are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried.
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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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +197.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +91.8% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +650% |
| Contains more IronIron | +178.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +286.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +180.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +71.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +319.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +211.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2432% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +370.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +32.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +52.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +179.2% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.7 g
Fats:
1.49 g
Carbs:
62.78 g
Water:
10.59 g
Other:
3.44 g
Protein:
17.73 g
Fats:
49.67 g
Carbs:
23.45 g
Water:
4.69 g
Other:
4.46 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +167.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +125.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3233.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.814 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.773 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +156225% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2574.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 343kcal | 573kcal |
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| Protein | 21.7g | 17.73g |
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| Fats | 1.49g | 49.67g |
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| Net carbs | 47.78g | 11.65g |
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| Carbs | 62.78g | 23.45g |
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| Magnesium | 183mg | 351mg |
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| Calcium | 130mg | 975mg |
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| Potassium | 1392mg | 468mg |
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| Iron | 5.23mg | 14.55mg |
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| Sugar | 0.3g |
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| Fiber | 15g | 11.8g |
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| Copper | 1.057mg | 4.082mg |
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| Zinc | 2.76mg | 7.75mg |
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| Phosphorus | 367mg | 629mg |
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| Sodium | 17mg | 11mg |
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| Vitamin A | 28IU | 9IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.25mg |
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| Manganese | 1.791mg | 2.46mg |
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| Selenium | 8.2µg | 34.4µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.791mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.247mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 4.515mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.79mg |
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| Folate | 456µg | 97µg |
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| Choline | 25.6mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.33g | 6.957g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.012g | 18.759g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 21.773g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.388mg |
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| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.736mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0.763mg |
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| Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.358mg |
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| Lysine | 1.521mg | 0.569mg |
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| Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.586mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 0.94mg |
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| Valine | 0.937mg | 0.99mg |
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| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.522mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
47%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
348%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sesame is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.627g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)