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Pigeon pea raw vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pigeon pea raw and Teff

  • Pigeon pea raw has more Folate, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Zinc, however, Teff has more Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Pigeon pea raw is 110% higher.
  • Teff has 13 times less Potassium than Pigeon pea raw. Pigeon pea raw has 1392mg of Potassium, while Teff has 107mg.

Food types used in this article are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Teff, cooked.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 39% 123% 196% 352% 75% 157% 2.2% 234% 45%
Teff
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 15% 9.4% 77% 75% 30% 51% 1% 373% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +266%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +165.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1200.9%
Contains more IronIron +155.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +367.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +148.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +205.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +59.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.7% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
Teff
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.12% 0% 0% 46% 7.6% 17% 0% 22% 0% 0% 14% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +226.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +191.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +2433.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Teff
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4% 20% 75%
Protein: 3.87 g
Fats: 0.65 g
Carbs: 19.86 g
Water: 74.93 g
Other: 0.69 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +460.7%
Contains more FatsFats +129.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +216.1%
Contains more OtherOther +398.6%
Contains more WaterWater +607.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pigeon pea raw Teff
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Teff Opinion
Calories 343kcal 101kcal Pigeon pea raw
Protein 21.7g 3.87g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 1.49g 0.65g Pigeon pea raw
Net carbs 47.78g 17.06g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 62.78g 19.86g Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 183mg 50mg Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 130mg 49mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 1392mg 107mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 5.23mg 2.05mg Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g 2.8g Pigeon pea raw
Copper 1.057mg 0.226mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 2.76mg 1.11mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 367mg 120mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 17mg 8mg Teff
Vitamin A 28IU 2IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 1.791mg 2.86mg Teff
Selenium 8.2µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.183mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.033mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 0.909mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.097mg Pigeon pea raw
Folate 456µg 18µg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.33g Teff
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g Pigeon pea raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g Pigeon pea raw
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.041mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.767mg 0.149mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.146mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 1.549mg 0.311mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 1.521mg 0.109mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.243mg 0.125mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.203mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg 0.2mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.774mg 0.088mg Pigeon pea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Teff
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Pigeon pea raw
8%
Teff
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
67%
Teff

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/nutrients
  2. Teff - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168918/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.