Pigeon pea raw vs. Star anise — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pigeon pea raw and star anise
- Pigeon pea raw has more folate, vitamin B1, and copper, while star anise has more iron, calcium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, zinc, manganese, and phosphorus.
- Star anise covers your daily need for iron, 397% more than pigeon pea raw.
- Pigeon pea raw contains 46 times more folate than star anise. While pigeon pea raw contains 456µg of folate, star anise contains only 10µg.
- Pigeon pea raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pigeon pea raw is 22, while the glycemic index of star anise is 89.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Spices, anise seed.
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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 | +16.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +64% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +396.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +606.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +92% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +28.4% |
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 | +89.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4460% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +55.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +129.7% |
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:
17.6 g
Fats:
15.9 g
Carbs:
50.02 g
Water:
9.54 g
Other:
6.94 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +23.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +967.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +101.7% |
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Water
~9.54g
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
0.586 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.78 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.15 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -43.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +81400% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +287% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.23mg | 36.96mg | 397% |
| Folate | 456µg | 10µg | 112% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 646mg | 52% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.65mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.34mg | 25% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 9.78g | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 2.76mg | 5.3mg | 23% |
| Fats | 1.49g | 15.9g | 22% |
| Manganese | 1.791mg | 2.3mg | 22% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 3.15g | 16% |
| Copper | 1.057mg | 0.91mg | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 440mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 0.797mg | 9% |
| Protein | 21.7g | 17.6g | 8% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.29mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 5µg | 6% |
| Carbs | 62.78g | 50.02g | 4% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 170mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 15g | 14.6g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 16µg | 2% |
| Potassium | 1392mg | 1441mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.33g | 0.586g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 3.06mg | 1% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 337kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 47.78g | 35.42g | N/A |
| Sodium | 17mg | 16mg | 0% |
| 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%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
279%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Star anise contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.256g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 67)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.