Pigeon pea raw vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pigeon pea raw and Sunflower seed?
- Pigeon pea raw is higher in Folate, Fiber, and Potassium, yet Sunflower seed is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3.
- Sunflower seed's daily need coverage for Copper is 83% more.
- Pigeon pea raw has 2 times more Potassium than Sunflower seed. While Pigeon pea raw has 1392mg of Potassium, Sunflower seed has 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.
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Calcium
+66.7%
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Potassium
+115.8%
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Magnesium
+77.6%
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Phosphorus
+79.8%
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Sodium
-47.1%
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Zinc
+81.2%
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Copper
+70.3%
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Selenium
+546.3%
Equal in Iron - 5.25
Equal in Manganese - 1.95
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Calcium
+66.7%
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Potassium
+115.8%
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Magnesium
+77.6%
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Phosphorus
+79.8%
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Sodium
-47.1%
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Zinc
+81.2%
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Copper
+70.3%
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Selenium
+546.3%
Equal in Iron - 5.25
Equal in Manganese - 1.95
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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Vitamin B5
+12%
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Folate
+100.9%
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Vitamin A
+78.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+130.2%
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Vitamin B2
+89.8%
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Vitamin B3
+181.1%
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Vitamin B6
+375.3%
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Vitamin B5
+12%
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Folate
+100.9%
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Vitamin A
+78.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+130.2%
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Vitamin B2
+89.8%
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Vitamin B3
+181.1%
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Vitamin B6
+375.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+213.9%
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Water
+123.9%
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Other
+13.5%
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Fats
+3353.7%
Equal in Protein - 20.78
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
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3.03 g
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Carbs
+213.9%
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+123.9%
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+13.5%
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Fats
+3353.7%
Equal in Protein - 20.78
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-92.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+154300%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+2742.4%
Saturated Fat:
0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.814 g
Saturated Fat:
4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
23.137 g
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Saturated Fat
-92.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+154300%
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Polyunsaturated 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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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 47.78g | 11.4g |
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| Protein | 21.7g | 20.78g |
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| Fats | 1.49g | 51.46g |
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| Carbs | 62.78g | 20g |
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| Calories | 343kcal | 584kcal |
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| Sugar | 2.62g |
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| Fiber | 15g | 8.6g |
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| Calcium | 130mg | 78mg |
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| Iron | 5.23mg | 5.25mg |
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| Magnesium | 183mg | 325mg |
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| Phosphorus | 367mg | 660mg |
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| Potassium | 1392mg | 645mg |
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| Sodium | 17mg | 9mg |
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| Zinc | 2.76mg | 5mg |
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| Copper | 1.057mg | 1.8mg |
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| Manganese | 1.791mg | 1.95mg |
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| Selenium | 8.2µg | 53µg |
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| Vitamin A | 28IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 35.17mg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 1.48mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.355mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 8.335mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 1.13mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 1.345mg |
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| Folate | 456µg | 227µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.348mg |
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| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.928mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 1.139mg |
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| Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.659mg |
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| Lysine | 1.521mg | 0.937mg |
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| Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.494mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 1.169mg |
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| Valine | 0.937mg | 1.315mg |
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| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.632mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.33g | 4.455g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.012g | 18.528g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 23.137g |
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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
62%
156%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
207%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed 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)