Pigeon pea vs. Teff — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Pigeon pea and Teff
- Pigeon pea has more Folate, Fiber, and Potassium, however, Teff is higher in Manganese, and Iron.
- Teff covers your daily Manganese needs 103% more than Pigeon pea.
- Teff contains 6 times less Folate than Pigeon pea. Pigeon pea contains 111µg of Folate, while Teff contains 18µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Teff, cooked.
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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.
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Potassium
+258.9%
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Sodium
-37.5%
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Copper
+19%
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Calcium
+14%
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Iron
+84.7%
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Zinc
+23.3%
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Manganese
+470.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 50
Equal in Phosphorus - 120
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Potassium
+258.9%
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Sodium
-37.5%
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Copper
+19%
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Calcium
+14%
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Iron
+84.7%
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Zinc
+23.3%
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Manganese
+470.9%
Equal in Magnesium - 50
Equal in Phosphorus - 120
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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Vitamin A
+50%
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Vitamin B2
+78.8%
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Folate
+516.7%
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Vitamin B1
+25.3%
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Vitamin B3
+16.4%
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Vitamin B6
+94%
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Vitamin A
+50%
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Vitamin B2
+78.8%
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Folate
+516.7%
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Vitamin B1
+25.3%
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Vitamin B3
+16.4%
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Vitamin B6
+94%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+74.7%
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Carbs
+17.1%
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Other
+53.6%
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Fats
+71.1%
Equal in Water - 74.93
Protein:
6.76 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
68.55 g
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1.06 g
Protein:
3.87 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
19.86 g
Water:
74.93 g
Other:
0.69 g
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Protein
+74.7%
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Carbs
+17.1%
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+53.6%
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Fats
+71.1%
Equal in Water - 74.93
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 price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 16.55g | 17.06g |
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| Protein | 6.76g | 3.87g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 0.65g |
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| Carbs | 23.25g | 19.86g |
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| Calories | 121kcal | 101kcal |
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 2.8g |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 49mg |
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| Iron | 1.11mg | 2.05mg |
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| Magnesium | 46mg | 50mg |
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| Phosphorus | 119mg | 120mg |
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| Potassium | 384mg | 107mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 8mg |
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| Zinc | 0.9mg | 1.11mg |
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| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.226mg |
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| Manganese | 0.501mg | 2.86mg |
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| Selenium | 2.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 3IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.183mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.033mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 0.909mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.097mg |
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| Folate | 111µg | 18µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.041mg |
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| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.149mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.146mg |
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| Leucine | 0.483mg | 0.311mg |
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| Lysine | 0.474mg | 0.109mg |
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| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.125mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0.203mg |
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| Valine | 0.292mg | 0.2mg |
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| Histidine | 0.241mg | 0.088mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.083g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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 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.