Pigeon pea raw vs. Tamarind — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pigeon pea raw and tamarind
- The amount of folate, copper, fiber, phosphorus, iron, zinc, potassium, vitamin B5, magnesium, and vitamin B1 in pigeon pea raw is higher than in tamarind.
- Pigeon pea raw covers your daily need for folate, 111% more than tamarind.
- Pigeon pea raw contains 28 times more zinc than tamarind. While pigeon pea raw contains 2.76mg of zinc, tamarind contains only 0.1mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Tamarinds, raw.
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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 | +98.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +75.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +121.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +86.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1129.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +2660% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +224.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -39.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +530.8% |
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 | +50.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +53% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +785.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +328.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3157.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +100% |
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:
2.8 g
Fats:
0.6 g
Carbs:
62.5 g
Water:
31.4 g
Other:
2.7 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +675% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +148.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +196.5% |
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Carbs
~62.5g
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
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.181 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.059 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1279.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1408.3% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 456µg | 14µg | 111% |
| Copper | 1.057mg | 0.086mg | 108% |
| Manganese | 1.791mg | 78% | |
| Fiber | 15g | 5.1g | 40% |
| Protein | 21.7g | 2.8g | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 113mg | 36% |
| Iron | 5.23mg | 2.8mg | 30% |
| Zinc | 2.76mg | 0.1mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 1392mg | 628mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 0.143mg | 22% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 92mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.428mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.066mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 1.3µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 1.938mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 74mg | 6% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 0.059g | 5% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 239kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.5mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.152mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.8µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 8.6mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 1.49g | 0.6g | 1% |
| Carbs | 62.78g | 62.5g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 47.78g | 57.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 38.8g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 17mg | 28mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 2µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.33g | 0.272g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 0.181g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.521mg | 0.139mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.774mg | 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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
34%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tamarind is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 38.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.