Pigeon pea vs Seed - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pigeon pea and Seed?
- Pigeon pea is higher in Folate, and Potassium, yet Seed is higher in Selenium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Calcium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Iron.
- Pigeon pea's daily need coverage for Folate is 102% more.
- Pigeon pea has 3 times more Potassium than Seed. While Pigeon pea has 1392mg of Potassium, Seed has only 407mg.
We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Seeds, chia seeds, dried types in this article.
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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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Potassium
+242%
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Copper
+14.4%
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Calcium
+385.4%
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Iron
+47.6%
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Magnesium
+83.1%
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Phosphorus
+134.3%
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Zinc
+65.9%
Equal in Sodium - 16
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Potassium
+242%
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Copper
+14.4%
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Calcium
+385.4%
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Iron
+47.6%
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Magnesium
+83.1%
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Phosphorus
+134.3%
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Zinc
+65.9%
Equal in Sodium - 16
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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Folate
+830.6%
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Vitamin A
+92.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+197.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.62
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.17
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Folate
+830.6%
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Vitamin A
+92.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+197.8%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.62
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.17
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 47.78g | 7.72g |
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Protein | 21.7g | 16.54g |
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Fats | 1.49g | 30.74g |
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Carbs | 62.78g | 42.12g |
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Calories | 343kcal | 486kcal |
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Fiber | 15g | 34.4g |
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Calcium | 130mg | 631mg |
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Iron | 5.23mg | 7.72mg |
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Magnesium | 183mg | 335mg |
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Phosphorus | 367mg | 860mg |
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Potassium | 1392mg | 407mg |
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Sodium | 17mg | 16mg |
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Zinc | 2.76mg | 4.58mg |
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Copper | 1.057mg | 0.924mg |
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Vitamin A | 28IU | 54IU |
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Vitamin E | mg | 0.5mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | IU |
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Vitamin D | 0µg | µg |
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Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.6mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.62mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.17mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 8.83mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | mg |
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Folate | 456µg | 49µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
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Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.436mg |
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Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.709mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0.801mg |
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Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.371mg |
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Lysine | 1.521mg | 0.97mg |
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Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.588mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 1.016mg |
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Valine | 0.937mg | 0.95mg |
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Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.531mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
Trans Fat | 0g | 0.14g |
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Saturated Fat | 0.33g | 3.33g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.012g | 2.309g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 23.665g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?


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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
62

35

Mineral Summary Score
134

195

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
130%

99%

Carbohydrates
63%

42%

Fats
7%

142%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Seed contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?

Seed is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3g)
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 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.
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.