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, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin B2, fiber, vitamin B3, and iron.
- Cayenne pepper's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 832% 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +20.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +183.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +11.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +25.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.7% |
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 | +96% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +330.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +208000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +391.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +193.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +765.7% |
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:
12.01 g
Fats:
17.27 g
Carbs:
56.63 g
Water:
8.05 g
Other:
6.04 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +80.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +31.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1059.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.6% |
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Carbs
~56.63g
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
3.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.37 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -89.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +22816.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin A | 1µg | 2081µg | 231% |
| Vitamin E | 29.83mg | 199% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 2.45mg | 167% |
| Folate | 456µg | 106µg | 88% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 76.4mg | 85% |
| Copper | 1.057mg | 0.373mg | 76% |
| Vitamin K | 80.3µg | 67% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.919mg | 56% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 8.37g | 50% |
| Fiber | 15g | 27.2g | 49% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 8.701mg | 36% |
| Iron | 5.23mg | 7.8mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.328mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 25% | |
| Fats | 1.49g | 17.27g | 24% |
| Protein | 21.7g | 12.01g | 19% |
| Potassium | 1392mg | 2014mg | 18% |
| Saturated fat | 0.33g | 3.26g | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 293mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 1.791mg | 2mg | 9% |
| Choline | 51.5mg | 9% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 2.75g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 152mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 2.76mg | 2.48mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 148mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 62.78g | 56.63g | 2% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 318kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 8.8µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.78g | 29.43g | N/A |
| Sugar | 10.34g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.521mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.243mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0% |
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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%
221%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
125%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.93g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.