Pigeon pea raw vs. Sweet potato — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pigeon pea raw and sweet potato different?
- Pigeon pea raw is richer in folate, copper, manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium, while sweet potato is higher in vitamin A.
- Sweet potato covers your daily need for vitamin A, 283% more than pigeon pea raw.
- Pigeon pea raw contains 41 times more folate than sweet potato. Pigeon pea raw contains 456µg of folate, while sweet potato contains 11µg.
- Sweet potato has a higher glycemic index (70) than pigeon pea raw (22).
Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +632% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +333.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +313.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +757.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +600% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +820% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +680.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -69.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +594.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1266.7% |
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 | +724.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +206.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +432.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +58.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +35.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4045.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +70800% |
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:
1.57 g
Fats:
0.05 g
Carbs:
20.12 g
Water:
77.28 g
Other:
0.98 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1282.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2880% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +212% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +251% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +629.7% |
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
0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.014 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +5714.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.5% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 456µg | 11µg | 111% |
| Copper | 1.057mg | 0.151mg | 101% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 709µg | 79% |
| Manganese | 1.791mg | 0.258mg | 67% |
| Iron | 5.23mg | 0.61mg | 58% |
| Fiber | 15g | 3g | 48% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.078mg | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 47mg | 46% |
| Protein | 21.7g | 1.57g | 40% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 25mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 1392mg | 337mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 2.76mg | 0.3mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 0.557mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 62.78g | 20.12g | 14% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 0.6µg | 14% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 86kcal | 13% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.061mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 30mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 0.8mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.209mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 0.014g | 5% |
| Starch | 12.65g | 5% | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 55mg | 2% |
| Choline | 12.3mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.26mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Fats | 1.49g | 0.05g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.33g | 0.018g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.7g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 47.78g | 17.12g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.18g | N/A | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 0.001g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.521mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.029mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
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%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.312g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 38mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.