Pigeon pea vs. Garlic powder — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pigeon pea and garlic powder
- Pigeon pea has more folate; however, garlic powder is richer in vitamin B6, iron, phosphorus, selenium, copper, vitamin B1, potassium, manganese, and zinc.
- Garlic powder's daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 123% more.
- Pigeon pea contains 2 times more folate than garlic powder. Pigeon pea contains 111µg of folate, while garlic powder contains 47µg.
- Pigeon pea has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pigeon pea is 22, while the glycemic index of garlic powder is 5.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Spices, garlic powder.
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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 | -91.7% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +67.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +83.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +210.7% |
Contains more IronIron | +409% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +98.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +232.2% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +247.9% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +95.4% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +724.1% |
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 FolateFolate | +136.2% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +197.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +139% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +132.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3208% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 1.654mg | 123% |
Iron | 1.11mg | 5.65mg | 57% |
Phosphorus | 119mg | 414mg | 42% |
Selenium | 2.9µg | 23.9µg | 38% |
Copper | 0.269mg | 0.533mg | 29% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.435mg | 24% |
Potassium | 384mg | 1193mg | 24% |
Manganese | 0.501mg | 0.979mg | 21% |
Protein | 6.76g | 16.55g | 20% |
Zinc | 0.9mg | 2.99mg | 19% |
Folate | 111µg | 47µg | 16% |
Carbs | 23.25g | 72.73g | 16% |
Choline | 67.5mg | 12% | |
Calories | 121kcal | 331kcal | 11% |
Fiber | 6.7g | 9g | 9% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 0.743mg | 8% |
Magnesium | 46mg | 77mg | 7% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.141mg | 6% |
Calcium | 43mg | 79mg | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.67mg | 4% | |
Sodium | 5mg | 60mg | 2% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
Fats | 0.38g | 0.73g | 1% |
Saturated fat | 0.083g | 0.249g | 1% |
Net carbs | 16.55g | 63.73g | N/A |
Sugar | 2.43g | N/A | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 0.796mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.115g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.178g | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.121mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.374mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.414mg | 0% |
Leucine | 0.483mg | 0.728mg | 0% |
Lysine | 0.474mg | 0.768mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.111mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.292mg | 0.667mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.241mg | 0.263mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.31g | 0% | |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.012g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.022g | N/A |
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:
16.55 g
Fats:
0.73 g
Carbs:
72.73 g
Water:
6.45 g
Other:
3.54 g
Contains more WaterWater | +962.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +144.8% |
Contains more FatsFats | +92.1% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +212.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +234% |
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
0.249 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.178 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -66.7% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +15.2% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3733.3% |