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.
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% |
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 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% |
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:
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.
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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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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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%

107%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Truffle is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is cheaper?

Truffle is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

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.