Pigeon pea raw vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pigeon pea raw and paprika different?
- Pigeon pea raw is higher in folate, copper, and vitamin B1; however, paprika is richer in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B6, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin B3, and potassium.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin A for paprika is 985% higher.
- Pigeon pea raw contains 9 times more folate than paprika. While pigeon pea raw contains 456µg of folate, paprika contains only 49µg.
- Paprika has a lower glycemic index (0) than pigeon pea raw (22).
Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Spices, paprika are the varieties used 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.
Contains more CopperCopper | +48.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.9% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -75% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +12.6% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +30.2% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +76.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +63.8% |
Contains more IronIron | +304.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +56.9% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +94.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +830.6% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +246200% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +557.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +239.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +98.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +656.5% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 2463µg | 274% |
Iron | 5.23mg | 21.14mg | 199% |
Vitamin E | 29.1mg | 194% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 2.141mg | 143% |
Folate | 456µg | 49µg | 102% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 1.23mg | 80% |
Fiber | 15g | 34.9g | 80% |
Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 67% | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 7.766g | 46% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 10.06mg | 44% |
Copper | 1.057mg | 0.713mg | 38% |
Potassium | 1392mg | 2280mg | 26% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.33mg | 26% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 2.51mg | 25% |
Fats | 1.49g | 12.89g | 18% |
Protein | 21.7g | 14.14g | 15% |
Zinc | 2.76mg | 4.33mg | 14% |
Calcium | 130mg | 229mg | 10% |
Choline | 51.5mg | 9% | |
Manganese | 1.791mg | 1.59mg | 9% |
Phosphorus | 367mg | 314mg | 8% |
Saturated fat | 0.33g | 2.14g | 8% |
Fructose | 6.71g | 8% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 1.695g | 4% |
Calories | 343kcal | 282kcal | 3% |
Selenium | 8.2µg | 6.3µg | 3% |
Carbs | 62.78g | 53.99g | 3% |
Sodium | 17mg | 68mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 183mg | 178mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 47.78g | 19.09g | N/A |
Sugar | 10.34g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0.57mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.549mg | 0.92mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.521mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 0.61mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.937mg | 0.75mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.25mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.453g | N/A |
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:
14.14 g
Fats:
12.89 g
Carbs:
53.99 g
Water:
11.24 g
Other:
7.74 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +53.5% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.3% |
Contains more FatsFats | +765.1% |
Contains more OtherOther | +125% |
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Water
~11.24g
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
2.14 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.766 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.6% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +14025% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +854.1% |