Pigeon pea vs. Okara — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Pigeon pea and Okara
- Pigeon pea has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Copper, and Potassium, however, Okara is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B6.
- Pigeon pea's daily need coverage for Folate is 21% more.
- Pigeon pea contains 8 times more Vitamin B3 than Okara. Pigeon pea contains 0.781mg of Vitamin B3, while Okara contains 0.1mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Okara.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +76.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +80.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +98.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -44.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +86% |
| Contains more IronIron | +17.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +265.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +630% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +195% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +681% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +262.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +326.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
3.52 g
Fats:
1.73 g
Carbs:
12.23 g
Water:
81.64 g
Other:
0.88 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +92% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +90.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +355.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +19.1% |
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
0.193 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.755 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -57% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +9733.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +268.3% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 121kcal | 76kcal |
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| Protein | 6.76g | 3.52g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 1.73g |
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| Net carbs | 16.55g | 12.23g |
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| Carbs | 23.25g | 12.23g |
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| Magnesium | 46mg | 26mg |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 80mg |
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| Potassium | 384mg | 213mg |
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| Iron | 1.11mg | 1.3mg |
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| Fiber | 6.7g |
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| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.2mg |
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| Zinc | 0.9mg | 0.56mg |
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| Phosphorus | 119mg | 60mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0IU |
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| Manganese | 0.501mg | 0.404mg |
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| Selenium | 2.9µg | 10.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.02mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 0.1mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 0.088mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.115mg |
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| Folate | 111µg | 26µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.083g | 0.193g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.295g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.755g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.05mg |
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| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.131mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.159mg |
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| Leucine | 0.483mg | 0.244mg |
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| Lysine | 0.474mg | 0.212mg |
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| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.041mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0.157mg |
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| Valine | 0.292mg | 0.162mg |
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| Histidine | 0.241mg | 0.093mg |
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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%
5%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
33%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.11g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Okara is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Okara is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.