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Pigeon pea vs. Brunost — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pigeon pea and Brunost

  • Pigeon pea has more Fiber, while Brunost has more Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Calcium, and Potassium.
  • Brunost covers your daily need of Vitamin B2 102% more than Pigeon pea.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pigeon pea is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Cheese, gjetost.

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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 Iron +113.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +236.3%
Contains more Manganese +1152.5%
Contains more Calcium +830.2%
Contains more Magnesium +52.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +273.1%
Contains more Potassium +266.9%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Contains more Selenium +400%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 120% 20% 50% 191% 125% 79% 32% 27% 6% 80%
Contains more Iron +113.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.2%
Contains more Copper +236.3%
Contains more Manganese +1152.5%
Contains more Calcium +830.2%
Contains more Magnesium +52.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +273.1%
Contains more Potassium +266.9%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Contains more Selenium +400%

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.
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Contains more Folate +2120%
Contains more Vitamin A +37000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2242.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +950.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +442%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.813
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 20% 12% 84% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 67% 0% 0% 0% 79% 319% 16% 202% 63% 4% 303% 0%
Contains more Folate +2120%
Contains more Vitamin A +37000%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +115.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2242.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +950.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +442%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.813

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +410%
Contains more Protein +42.8%
Contains more Fats +7665.8%
Contains more Carbs +83.4%
Contains more Other +348.1%
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more Water +410%
Contains more Protein +42.8%
Contains more Fats +7665.8%
Contains more Carbs +83.4%
Contains more Other +348.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +262533.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +357.6%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
68% 28% 3%
Saturated Fat: 19.16 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.938 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +262533.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +357.6%

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 Brunost
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Brunost Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 42.65g Brunost
Protein 6.76g 9.65g Brunost
Fats 0.38g 29.51g Brunost
Carbs 23.25g 42.65g Brunost
Calories 121kcal 466kcal Brunost
Fiber 6.7g 0g Pigeon pea
Calcium 43mg 400mg Brunost
Iron 1.11mg 0.52mg Pigeon pea
Magnesium 46mg 70mg Brunost
Phosphorus 119mg 444mg Brunost
Potassium 384mg 1409mg Brunost
Sodium 5mg 600mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.9mg 1.14mg Brunost
Copper 0.269mg 0.08mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.501mg 0.04mg Pigeon pea
Selenium 2.9µg 14.5µg Brunost
Vitamin A 3IU 1113IU Brunost
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 334µg Brunost
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.315mg Brunost
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 1.382mg Brunost
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 0.813mg Brunost
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 3.351mg Brunost
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.271mg Brunost
Folate 111µg 5µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.42µg Brunost
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.135mg Brunost
Threonine 0.239mg 0.393mg Brunost
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.519mg Brunost
Leucine 0.483mg 0.992mg Brunost
Lysine 0.474mg 0.814mg Brunost
Methionine 0.076mg 0.318mg Brunost
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 0.54mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.292mg 0.765mg Brunost
Histidine 0.241mg 0.293mg Brunost
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.083g 19.16g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 7.879g Brunost
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 0.938g Brunost

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
15%
Pigeon pea
87%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 595mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 19.077g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Brunost
Brunost is relatively richer in vitamins
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/nutrients
  2. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/nutrients

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

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