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Pigeon pea raw vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pigeon pea raw and Cayenne pepper

  • Pigeon pea raw has more Folate, Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Iron.
  • Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE is 231% more.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains 4 times more Folate than Cayenne pepper. Pigeon pea raw contains 456µg of Folate, while Cayenne pepper contains 106µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne.

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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 Magnesium +20.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Contains more Zinc +11.3%
Contains more Copper +183.4%
Contains more Calcium +13.8%
Contains more Iron +49.1%
Contains more Potassium +44.7%
Contains more Manganese +11.7%
Equal in Selenium - 8.8
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Magnesium +20.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +25.3%
Contains less Sodium -43.3%
Contains more Zinc +11.3%
Contains more Copper +183.4%
Contains more Calcium +13.8%
Contains more Iron +49.1%
Contains more Potassium +44.7%
Contains more Manganese +11.7%
Equal in Selenium - 8.8

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +96%
Contains more Folate +330.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +148507.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +391.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +765.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 161% 44% 56% 76% 66% 342% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +96%
Contains more Folate +330.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +148507.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +391.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +193.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +765.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +80.7%
Contains more Carbs +10.9%
Contains more Water +31.6%
Contains more Fats +1059.1%
Contains more Other +75.6%
Equal in Carbs - 56.63
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more Protein +80.7%
Contains more Carbs +10.9%
Contains more Water +31.6%
Contains more Fats +1059.1%
Contains more Other +75.6%
Equal in Carbs - 56.63

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22816.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +928.3%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22816.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +928.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 47.78g 29.43g Pigeon pea raw
Protein 21.7g 12.01g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 1.49g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 62.78g 56.63g Pigeon pea raw
Calories 343kcal 318kcal Pigeon pea raw
Sugar 10.34g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 130mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 5.23mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 183mg 152mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 367mg 293mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 1392mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 17mg 30mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 2.76mg 2.48mg Pigeon pea raw
Copper 1.057mg 0.373mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 1.791mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 8.2µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 28IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 0mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.328mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.919mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 8.701mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B5 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 456µg 106µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin K 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.212mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.767mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.785mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 1.549mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 1.521mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.243mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.33g 3.26g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 2.75g Cayenne pepper
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Cayenne pepper
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
62%
Pigeon pea raw
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
125%
Cayenne pepper

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 - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper 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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.