Pigeon pea vs Millet raw - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Pigeon pea and Millet raw
- Pigeon pea has more Folate, Potassium, Copper, Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Calcium, and Phosphorus, however Millet raw is richer in Vitamin B3.
- Pigeon pea's daily need coverage for Folate is 93% more.
- Pigeon pea contains 16 times more Calcium than Millet raw. Pigeon pea contains 130mg of Calcium, while Millet raw contains 8mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Millet, raw.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+1525%
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Iron
+73.8%
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Magnesium
+60.5%
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Phosphorus
+28.8%
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Potassium
+613.8%
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Zinc
+64.3%
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Copper
+40.9%
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Sodium
-70.6%
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Calcium
+1525%
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Iron
+73.8%
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Magnesium
+60.5%
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Phosphorus
+28.8%
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Potassium
+613.8%
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Zinc
+64.3%
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Copper
+40.9%
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Sodium
-70.6%
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+52.7%
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Vitamin B5
+49.3%
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Folate
+436.5%
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Vitamin B2
+55.1%
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Vitamin B3
+59.2%
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Vitamin B6
+35.7%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+52.7%
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Vitamin B5
+49.3%
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Folate
+436.5%
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Vitamin B2
+55.1%
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Vitamin B3
+59.2%
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Vitamin B6
+35.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+96.9%
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Water
+22.1%
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Fats
+183.2%
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Carbs
+16%
Equal in Other - 3.24
Protein:
21.7 g
Fats:
1.49 g
Carbs:
62.78 g
Water:
10.59 g
Other:
3.44 g
Protein:
11.02 g
Fats:
4.22 g
Carbs:
72.85 g
Water:
8.67 g
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3.24 g
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Protein
+96.9%
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Water
+22.1%
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Fats
+183.2%
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Carbs
+16%
Equal in Other - 3.24
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-54.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+6341.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+162.2%
Saturated Fat:
0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.814 g
Saturated Fat:
0.723 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.773 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
2.134 g
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Saturated Fat
-54.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+6341.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+162.2%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 47.78g | 64.35g |
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Protein | 21.7g | 11.02g |
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Fats | 1.49g | 4.22g |
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Carbs | 62.78g | 72.85g |
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Calories | 343kcal | 378kcal |
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Fiber | 15g | 8.5g |
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Calcium | 130mg | 8mg |
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Iron | 5.23mg | 3.01mg |
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Magnesium | 183mg | 114mg |
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Phosphorus | 367mg | 285mg |
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Potassium | 1392mg | 195mg |
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Sodium | 17mg | 5mg |
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Zinc | 2.76mg | 1.68mg |
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Copper | 1.057mg | 0.75mg |
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Vitamin A | 28IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.05mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.421mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.29mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 4.72mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 0.848mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.384mg |
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Folate | 456µg | 85µg |
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Vitamin K | 0.9µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.119mg |
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Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.353mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0.465mg |
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Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.4mg |
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Lysine | 1.521mg | 0.212mg |
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Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.221mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 0.58mg |
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Valine | 0.937mg | 0.578mg |
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Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.236mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.33g | 0.723g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.012g | 0.773g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 2.134g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
62%

39%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
134%

79%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.393g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Pigeon pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Millet raw contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is cheaper?

Millet raw is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.