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Pigeon pea vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pigeon pea and Chocolate

  • Pigeon pea has more Vitamin B1, however, Chocolate has more Iron, Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Zinc, Vitamin B12, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Chocolate is 92% higher.
  • Chocolate has 6 times less Vitamin B1 than Pigeon pea. Pigeon pea has 0.146mg of Vitamin B1, while Chocolate has 0.025mg.
  • Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.

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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 less Sodium -79.2%
Contains more Calcium +30.2%
Contains more Iron +622.5%
Contains more Magnesium +217.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.1%
Contains more Potassium +45.6%
Contains more Zinc +123.3%
Contains more Copper +282.2%
Contains more Manganese +183.2%
Equal in Selenium - 3
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 17% 301% 105% 89% 50% 4% 55% 343% 186% 17%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Contains more Calcium +30.2%
Contains more Iron +622.5%
Contains more Magnesium +217.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +73.1%
Contains more Potassium +45.6%
Contains more Zinc +123.3%
Contains more Copper +282.2%
Contains more Manganese +183.2%
Equal in Selenium - 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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +484%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19%
Contains more Vitamin A +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.725
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.297
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 3% 11% 0% 0% 7% 12% 14% 18% 10% 0% 29% 21%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +484%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +19%
Contains more Vitamin A +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.725
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.297

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +38.5%
Contains more Water +6967%
Contains more Fats +8131.6%
Contains more Carbs +163.1%
Contains more Other +60.4%
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
5% 31% 61% 2%
Protein: 4.88 g
Fats: 31.28 g
Carbs: 61.17 g
Water: 0.97 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more Protein +38.5%
Contains more Water +6967%
Contains more Fats +8131.6%
Contains more Carbs +163.1%
Contains more Other +60.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +317900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +432.7%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
64% 33% 4%
Saturated Fat: 18.519 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.54 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.092 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +317900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +432.7%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 54.17g Chocolate
Protein 6.76g 4.88g Pigeon pea
Fats 0.38g 31.28g Chocolate
Carbs 23.25g 61.17g Chocolate
Calories 121kcal 546kcal Chocolate
Sugar 47.9g Pigeon pea
Fiber 6.7g 7g Chocolate
Calcium 43mg 56mg Chocolate
Iron 1.11mg 8.02mg Chocolate
Magnesium 46mg 146mg Chocolate
Phosphorus 119mg 206mg Chocolate
Potassium 384mg 559mg Chocolate
Sodium 5mg 24mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.9mg 2.01mg Chocolate
Copper 0.269mg 1.028mg Chocolate
Manganese 0.501mg 1.419mg Chocolate
Selenium 2.9µg 3µg Chocolate
Vitamin A 3IU 50IU Chocolate
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Chocolate
Vitamin E 0.54mg Chocolate
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.025mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.05mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 0.725mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.297mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.042mg Pigeon pea
Folate 111µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.23µg Chocolate
Vitamin K 8.1µg Chocolate
Tryptophan 0.066mg Pigeon pea
Threonine 0.239mg Pigeon pea
Isoleucine 0.245mg Pigeon pea
Leucine 0.483mg Pigeon pea
Lysine 0.474mg Pigeon pea
Methionine 0.076mg Pigeon pea
Phenylalanine 0.579mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.292mg Pigeon pea
Histidine 0.241mg Pigeon pea
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Pigeon pea
Trans Fat 0g 0.112g Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.083g 18.519g Pigeon pea
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g Chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 9.54g Chocolate
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 1.092g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.001g Chocolate
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.947g Chocolate
Omega-3 - ALA 0.085g Chocolate

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Chocolate
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
10%
Chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
116%
Chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 47.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.436g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate
Chocolate is relatively richer in minerals

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. Chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170271/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.