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

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How are pigeon pea raw and truffle different?

  • Pigeon pea raw is higher in folate, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, and potassium; however, truffle is richer in fiber, selenium, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for fiber for truffle is 220% higher.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains 43 times more vitamin B1 than truffle. While pigeon pea raw contains 0.643mg of vitamin B1, truffle contains only 0.015mg.
  • Pigeon pea raw has a lower glycemic index (22) than truffle (45).

Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Fungi, Cloud ears, dried are the varieties 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 48% 67% 221% 61% 36% 79% 4.6% 254% 237%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +120.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +84.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +477.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +109.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +99.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +22.3%
Contains more IronIron +12.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +429.3%
~equal in Manganese ~1.951mg

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% 0.33% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
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% 0% 0% 3.8% 195% 118% 29% 26% 0% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4186.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +351.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +111.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
9% 73% 15% 2%
Protein: 9.25 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 73.01 g
Water: 14.8 g
Other: 2.21 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +134.6%
Contains more FatsFats +104.1%
Contains more OtherOther +55.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.3%
Contains more WaterWater +39.8%

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 Truffle
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Truffle DV% diff.
Fiber 15g 70.1g 220%
Folate 456µg 38µg 105%
Copper 1.057mg 0.183mg 97%
Selenium 8.2µg 43.4µg 64%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.015mg 52%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.844mg 51%
Phosphorus 367mg 184mg 26%
Protein 21.7g 9.25g 25%
Magnesium 183mg 83mg 24%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 6.267mg 21%
Potassium 1392mg 754mg 19%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.481mg 16%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.112mg 13%
Zinc 2.76mg 1.32mg 13%
Iron 5.23mg 5.88mg 8%
Manganese 1.791mg 1.951mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 5%
Calories 343kcal 284kcal 3%
Calcium 130mg 159mg 3%
Carbs 62.78g 73.01g 3%
Saturated fat 0.33g 2%
Sodium 17mg 35mg 1%
Fats 1.49g 0.73g 1%
Net carbs 47.78g 2.91g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 0%
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Truffle
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
31%
Truffle
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
107%
Truffle

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Truffle
Truffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
Truffle
Truffle is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.

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. Truffle - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168581/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.