Pigeon pea vs Sunflower seed - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pigeon pea and Sunflower seed?
- Pigeon pea is higher in Folate, Fiber, and Potassium, yet Sunflower seed is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3.
- Sunflower seed's daily need coverage for Copper is 83% more.
- Pigeon pea has 2 times more Potassium than Sunflower seed. While Pigeon pea has 1392mg of Potassium, Sunflower seed has only 645mg.
We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, 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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Calcium
+66.7%
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Potassium
+115.8%
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Magnesium
+77.6%
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Phosphorus
+79.8%
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Sodium
-47.1%
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Zinc
+81.2%
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Copper
+70.3%
Equal in Iron - 5.25
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Calcium
+66.7%
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Potassium
+115.8%
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Magnesium
+77.6%
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Phosphorus
+79.8%
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Sodium
-47.1%
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Zinc
+81.2%
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Copper
+70.3%
Equal in Iron - 5.25
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 B5
+12%
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Folate
+100.9%
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Vitamin A
+78.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+130.2%
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Vitamin B2
+89.8%
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Vitamin B3
+181.1%
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Vitamin B6
+375.3%
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Vitamin B5
+12%
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Folate
+100.9%
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Vitamin A
+78.6%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+130.2%
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Vitamin B2
+89.8%
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Vitamin B3
+181.1%
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Vitamin B6
+375.3%
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 Sugar |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 47.78g | 11.4g |
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| Protein | 21.7g | 20.78g |
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| Fats | 1.49g | 51.46g |
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| Carbs | 62.78g | 20g |
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| Calories | 343kcal | 584kcal |
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| Starch | g | g | |
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| Sugar | g | 2.62g |
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| Fiber | 15g | 8.6g |
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| Calcium | 130mg | 78mg |
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| Iron | 5.23mg | 5.25mg |
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| Magnesium | 183mg | 325mg |
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| Phosphorus | 367mg | 660mg |
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| Potassium | 1392mg | 645mg |
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| Sodium | 17mg | 9mg |
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| Zinc | 2.76mg | 5mg |
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| Copper | 1.057mg | 1.8mg |
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| Vitamin A | 28IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin E | mg | 35.17mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.4mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 1.48mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.355mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 8.335mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 1.13mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 1.345mg |
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| Folate | 456µg | 227µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin K | µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.348mg |
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| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.928mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 1.139mg |
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| Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.659mg |
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| Lysine | 1.521mg | 0.937mg |
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| Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.494mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 1.169mg |
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| Valine | 0.937mg | 1.315mg |
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| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.632mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
| Trans Fat | 0g | g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.33g | 4.455g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.012g | 18.528g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 23.137g |
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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
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156
Mineral Summary Score
134
191
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%
125%
Carbohydrates
63%
20%
Fats
7%
238%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.125g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.