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Pigeon pea vs. Sunflower seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pigeon pea and Sunflower seed different?

  • Sunflower seed is higher than Pigeon pea in Copper, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B3, and Zinc.
  • Sunflower seed covers your daily need of Copper 170% more than Pigeon pea.

Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried types were used 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Calcium +81.4%
Contains more Iron +373%
Contains more Magnesium +606.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +454.6%
Contains more Potassium +68%
Contains more Zinc +455.6%
Contains more Copper +569.1%
Contains more Manganese +289.2%
Contains more Selenium +1727.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 197% 233% 283% 57% 2% 137% 600% 255% 290%
Contains less Sodium -44.4%
Contains more Calcium +81.4%
Contains more Iron +373%
Contains more Magnesium +606.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +454.6%
Contains more Potassium +68%
Contains more Zinc +455.6%
Contains more Copper +569.1%
Contains more Manganese +289.2%
Contains more Selenium +1727.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +913.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +501.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +967.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2590%
Contains more Folate +104.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 20% 12% 84% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 704% 0% 5% 370% 82% 157% 68% 311% 171% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +913.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +501.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +967.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +254.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2590%
Contains more Folate +104.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +16.3%
Contains more Water +1349.3%
Contains more Protein +207.4%
Contains more Fats +13442.1%
Contains more Other +185.8%
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more Carbs +16.3%
Contains more Water +1349.3%
Contains more Protein +207.4%
Contains more Fats +13442.1%
Contains more Other +185.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +617500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11186.3%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
10% 40% 50%
Saturated Fat: 4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +617500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11186.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pigeon pea Sunflower seed
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Sunflower seed Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 11.4g Pigeon pea
Protein 6.76g 20.78g Sunflower seed
Fats 0.38g 51.46g Sunflower seed
Carbs 23.25g 20g Pigeon pea
Calories 121kcal 584kcal Sunflower seed
Sugar 2.62g Pigeon pea
Fiber 6.7g 8.6g Sunflower seed
Calcium 43mg 78mg Sunflower seed
Iron 1.11mg 5.25mg Sunflower seed
Magnesium 46mg 325mg Sunflower seed
Phosphorus 119mg 660mg Sunflower seed
Potassium 384mg 645mg Sunflower seed
Sodium 5mg 9mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.9mg 5mg Sunflower seed
Copper 0.269mg 1.8mg Sunflower seed
Manganese 0.501mg 1.95mg Sunflower seed
Selenium 2.9µg 53µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin A 3IU 50IU Sunflower seed
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Sunflower seed
Vitamin E 35.17mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin C 0mg 1.4mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 1.48mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.355mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 8.335mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 1.13mg Sunflower seed
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 1.345mg Sunflower seed
Folate 111µg 227µg Sunflower seed
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.348mg Sunflower seed
Threonine 0.239mg 0.928mg Sunflower seed
Isoleucine 0.245mg 1.139mg Sunflower seed
Leucine 0.483mg 1.659mg Sunflower seed
Lysine 0.474mg 0.937mg Sunflower seed
Methionine 0.076mg 0.494mg Sunflower seed
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 1.169mg Sunflower seed
Valine 0.292mg 1.315mg Sunflower seed
Histidine 0.241mg 0.632mg Sunflower seed
Saturated Fat 0.083g 4.455g Pigeon pea
Omega-3 - EPA 0.014g Sunflower seed
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 18.528g Sunflower seed
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 23.137g Sunflower seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Sunflower seed
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
15%
Pigeon pea
156%
Sunflower seed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
207%
Sunflower seed

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.372g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
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)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/nutrients
  2. Sunflower seed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.