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Pigeon pea vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pigeon pea and Lamb

  • Pigeon pea has more Fiber, Folate, Manganese, and Copper, however, Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Lamb is 106% higher.
  • 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 Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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 Calcium +152.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +23.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Copper +126.1%
Contains more Manganese +2177.3%
Contains more Iron +69.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +58%
Contains more Zinc +395.6%
Contains more Selenium +810.3%
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 6% 71% 17% 81% 28% 10% 122% 40% 3% 144%
Contains more Calcium +152.9%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +23.9%
Contains less Sodium -93.1%
Contains more Copper +126.1%
Contains more Manganese +2177.3%
Contains more Iron +69.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +58%
Contains more Zinc +395.6%
Contains more Selenium +810.3%

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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Lamb
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46%
Contains more Folate +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +323.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +752.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 0% 3% 3% 0% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 14% 319% 12%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +46%
Contains more Folate +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +323.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +752.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +106.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27.6%
Contains more Other +29.3%
Contains more Protein +262.7%
Contains more Fats +5410.5%
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +27.6%
Contains more Other +29.3%
Contains more Protein +262.7%
Contains more Fats +5410.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +293900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +636.6%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.51 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +293900%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +636.6%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Lamb Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 0g Pigeon pea
Protein 6.76g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 0.38g 20.94g Lamb
Carbs 23.25g 0g Pigeon pea
Calories 121kcal 294kcal Lamb
Fiber 6.7g 0g Pigeon pea
Calcium 43mg 17mg Pigeon pea
Iron 1.11mg 1.88mg Lamb
Magnesium 46mg 23mg Pigeon pea
Phosphorus 119mg 188mg Lamb
Potassium 384mg 310mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 5mg 72mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.9mg 4.46mg Lamb
Copper 0.269mg 0.119mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.501mg 0.022mg Pigeon pea
Selenium 2.9µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Pigeon pea
Vitamin E 0.14mg Lamb
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Lamb
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.1mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.13mg Lamb
Folate 111µg 18µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.239mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.245mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 0.483mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 0.474mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.076mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 0.998mg Lamb
Valine 0.292mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.241mg 0.777mg Lamb
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.083g 8.83g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 8.82g Lamb
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 1.51g Lamb

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.747g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Lamb
Lamb is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.