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

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What are the main differences between pigeon pea raw and yolk?

  • Pigeon pea raw is richer in copper, folate, manganese, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B1, yet yolk is richer in selenium and vitamin B12.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 362% higher.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains less saturated fat.
  • Yolk has a lower glycemic index than pigeon pea raw.

We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Egg, yolk, raw, fresh types in this comparison.

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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%
Yolk
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3560%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1177.1%
Contains more IronIron +91.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1272.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3156.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +582.9%
~equal in Calcium ~129mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~390mg

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%
Yolk
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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% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +265.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12254.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +212.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38000%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

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
Yolk
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16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1648.7%
Contains more OtherOther +102.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1681.2%
Contains more WaterWater +394%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Yolk
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37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +97716.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +416.5%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Yolk DV% diff.
Cholesterol 0mg 1085mg 362%
Choline 820.2mg 149%
Copper 1.057mg 0.077mg 109%
Selenium 8.2µg 56µg 87%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.95µg 81%
Folate 456µg 146µg 78%
Manganese 1.791mg 0.055mg 75%
Fiber 15g 0g 60%
Magnesium 183mg 5mg 42%
Saturated fat 0.33g 9.551g 42%
Vitamin A 1µg 381µg 42%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.176mg 39%
Fats 1.49g 26.54g 39%
Potassium 1392mg 109mg 38%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 2.99mg 34%
Iron 5.23mg 2.73mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 11.738g 29%
Vitamin D 0µg 5.4µg 27%
Vitamin D 0IU 218IU 27%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.528mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 4.204g 23%
Carbs 62.78g 3.59g 20%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 0.024mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 17%
Protein 21.7g 15.86g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.35mg 5%
Zinc 2.76mg 2.3mg 4%
Phosphorus 367mg 390mg 3%
Calories 343kcal 322kcal 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Sodium 17mg 48mg 1%
Net carbs 47.78g 3.59g N/A
Calcium 130mg 129mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.177mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0.687mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.866mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 1.399mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 1.217mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0.378mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.681mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.949mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.416mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Yolk
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
114%
Yolk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
73%
Yolk

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.221g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.