Pigeon pea vs. Nattō — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Pigeon pea and Nattō
- Pigeon pea has more Folate, however, Nattō is higher in Iron, Manganese, Copper, Zinc, Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin C, Selenium, and Potassium.
- Nattō covers your daily Iron needs 94% more than Pigeon pea.
- Nattō contains 14 times less Folate than Pigeon pea. Pigeon pea contains 111µg of Folate, while Nattō contains 8µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Natto.
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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 SodiumSodium | -28.6% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +150% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +404.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +89.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +674.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +148% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +236.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +205% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +203.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +48.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1287.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +222% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +160% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.76 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
68.55 g
Other:
1.06 g
Protein:
19.4 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
12.68 g
Water:
55.02 g
Other:
1.9 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +83.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +187% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2794.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +79.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.205 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
1.591 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.43 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
6.21 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -94.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +80900% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2929.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 121kcal | 211kcal |
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| Protein | 6.76g | 19.4g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 11g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 13mg |
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| Net carbs | 16.55g | 7.28g |
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| Carbs | 23.25g | 12.68g |
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| Magnesium | 46mg | 115mg |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 217mg |
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| Potassium | 384mg | 729mg |
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| Iron | 1.11mg | 8.6mg |
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| Sugar | 4.89g |
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 5.4g |
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| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.667mg |
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| Zinc | 0.9mg | 3.03mg |
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| Phosphorus | 119mg | 174mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 7mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg |
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| Manganese | 0.501mg | 1.528mg |
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| Selenium | 2.9µg | 8.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.16mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 0.215mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.13mg |
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| Vitamin K | 23.1µg |
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| Folate | 111µg | 8µg |
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| Choline | 57mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.083g | 1.591g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 2.43g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 6.21g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.223mg |
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| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.813mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.931mg |
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| Leucine | 0.483mg | 1.509mg |
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| Lysine | 0.474mg | 1.145mg |
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| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.208mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0.941mg |
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| Valine | 0.292mg | 1.018mg |
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| Histidine | 0.241mg | 0.512mg |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
14%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
116%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.89g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.508g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nattō is relatively richer in minerals
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.