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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 from Paprika is 274% higher.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains 9 times more Folate than Paprika. While Pigeon pea raw contains 456µg of Folate, Paprika contains only 49µg.

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.
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 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 34%
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%
~equal in Magnesium ~178mg

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 3% 2955% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +830.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +175807.1%
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%
~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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
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%
~equal in Water ~11.24g

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
18% 15% 67%
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%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Paprika Opinion
Calories 343kcal 282kcal Pigeon pea raw
Protein 21.7g 14.14g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 1.49g 12.89g Paprika
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Paprika
Net carbs 47.78g 19.09g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 62.78g 53.99g Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 183mg 178mg Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 130mg 229mg Paprika
Potassium 1392mg 2280mg Paprika
Iron 5.23mg 21.14mg Paprika
Sugar 10.34g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g 34.9g Paprika
Copper 1.057mg 0.713mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 2.76mg 4.33mg Paprika
Phosphorus 367mg 314mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 17mg 68mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 28IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A 1µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Manganese 1.791mg 1.59mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 8.2µg 6.3µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.33mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 2.141mg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Folate 456µg 49µg Pigeon pea raw
Choline 51.5mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 0.33g 2.14g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 1.695g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 7.766g Paprika
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.07mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.767mg 0.49mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.57mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 1.549mg 0.92mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 1.521mg 0.69mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.243mg 0.2mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.61mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg 0.75mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.774mg 0.25mg Pigeon pea raw
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Paprika
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
385%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika 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 is richer in minerals?
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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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.