Pumpkin seed vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Pumpkin seed and Pigeon pea
- Pumpkin seed has more Zinc, Magnesium, Fiber, Copper, Iron, and Potassium, however, Pigeon pea is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B5.
- Pumpkin seed covers your daily Zinc needs 85% more than Pigeon pea.
- Pigeon pea contains 44 times less Saturated Fat than Pumpkin seed. Pumpkin seed contains 3.67g of Saturated Fat, while Pigeon pea contains 0.083g.
Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, pumpkin and squash seeds, whole, roasted, without salt and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
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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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Calcium
+27.9%
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Iron
+198.2%
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Magnesium
+469.6%
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Potassium
+139.3%
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Zinc
+1044.4%
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Copper
+156.5%
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Phosphorus
+29.3%
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Sodium
-72.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.501
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Calcium
+27.9%
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Iron
+198.2%
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Magnesium
+469.6%
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Potassium
+139.3%
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Zinc
+1044.4%
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Copper
+156.5%
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Phosphorus
+29.3%
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Sodium
-72.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.501
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
+1966.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+329.4%
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Vitamin B2
+13.5%
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Vitamin B3
+173.1%
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Vitamin B5
+469.6%
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Vitamin B6
+35.1%
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Folate
+1133.3%
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Vitamin A
+1966.7%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+329.4%
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Vitamin B2
+13.5%
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Vitamin B3
+173.1%
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Vitamin B5
+469.6%
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Vitamin B6
+35.1%
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Folate
+1133.3%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+174.4%
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Fats
+5005.3%
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Carbs
+131.2%
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Other
+258.5%
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Water
+1423.3%
Protein:
18.55 g
Fats:
19.4 g
Carbs:
53.75 g
Water:
4.5 g
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3.8 g
Protein:
6.76 g
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0.38 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
68.55 g
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1.06 g
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Protein
+174.4%
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Fats
+5005.3%
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Carbs
+131.2%
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+258.5%
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Water
+1423.3%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+200966.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+4214.1%
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Saturated Fat
-97.7%
Saturated Fat:
3.67 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
6.032 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
8.844 g
Saturated Fat:
0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.205 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+200966.7%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+4214.1%
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Saturated Fat
-97.7%
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 35.35g | 16.55g |
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| Protein | 18.55g | 6.76g |
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| Fats | 19.4g | 0.38g |
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| Carbs | 53.75g | 23.25g |
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| Calories | 446kcal | 121kcal |
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| Fiber | 18.4g | 6.7g |
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| Calcium | 55mg | 43mg |
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| Iron | 3.31mg | 1.11mg |
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| Magnesium | 262mg | 46mg |
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| Phosphorus | 92mg | 119mg |
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| Potassium | 919mg | 384mg |
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| Sodium | 18mg | 5mg |
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| Zinc | 10.3mg | 0.9mg |
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| Copper | 0.69mg | 0.269mg |
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| Manganese | 0.496mg | 0.501mg |
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| Selenium | 2.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 62IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.034mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.052mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.286mg | 0.781mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.056mg | 0.319mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.037mg | 0.05mg |
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| Folate | 9µg | 111µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.326mg | 0.066mg |
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| Threonine | 0.683mg | 0.239mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.956mg | 0.245mg |
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| Leucine | 1.572mg | 0.483mg |
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| Lysine | 1.386mg | 0.474mg |
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| Methionine | 0.417mg | 0.076mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.924mg | 0.579mg |
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| Valine | 1.491mg | 0.292mg |
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| Histidine | 0.515mg | 0.241mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.67g | 0.083g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 6.032g | 0.003g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 8.844g | 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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pumpkin seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.587g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in vitamins
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)