Pigeon pea raw vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pigeon pea raw and sunflower seeds?
- Pigeon pea raw is higher in folate, fiber, and potassium, yet sunflower seeds are higher in copper, vitamin B6, selenium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin B3.
- Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for copper is 83% more.
- Pigeon pea raw has 2 times more potassium than sunflower seeds. While pigeon pea raw has 1392mg of potassium, sunflower seeds have only 645mg.
We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried types 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 CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +115.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +70.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +546.3% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +12% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +89.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +181.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +375.3% |
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:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +213.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +123.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3353.7% |
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Protein
~20.78g
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
4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.137 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +154300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2742.4% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin E | 35.17mg | 234% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 23.137g | 149% |
| Copper | 1.057mg | 1.8mg | 83% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 1.345mg | 82% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 53µg | 81% |
| Fats | 1.49g | 51.46g | 77% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 1.48mg | 70% |
| Folate | 456µg | 227µg | 57% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 18.528g | 46% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 660mg | 42% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 325mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 8.335mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 15g | 8.6g | 26% |
| Potassium | 1392mg | 645mg | 22% |
| Zinc | 2.76mg | 5mg | 20% |
| Saturated fat | 0.33g | 4.455g | 19% |
| Carbs | 62.78g | 20g | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.355mg | 13% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 584kcal | 12% |
| Choline | 55.1mg | 10% | |
| Manganese | 1.791mg | 1.95mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 78mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 1.13mg | 3% |
| Protein | 21.7g | 20.78g | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 47.78g | 11.4g | N/A |
| Iron | 5.23mg | 5.25mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2.62g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 17mg | 9mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.928mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 1.139mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.659mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.521mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.494mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 1.169mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 1.315mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.632mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
146%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
207%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.125g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)