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Quinoa vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Quinoa and Pigeon pea raw different?

  • Pigeon pea raw is higher than Quinoa in Folate, Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pigeon pea raw covers your daily need of Folate 104% more than Quinoa.

Quinoa, cooked and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw 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.
Quinoa
Quinoa
1
:
9
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains less Sodium -58.8%
Contains more Calcium +664.7%
Contains more Iron +251%
Contains more Magnesium +185.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.4%
Contains more Potassium +709.3%
Contains more Zinc +153.2%
Contains more Copper +450.5%
Contains more Manganese +183.8%
Contains more Selenium +192.9%
Quinoa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Pigeon pea raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Contains less Sodium -58.8%
Contains more Calcium +664.7%
Contains more Iron +251%
Contains more Magnesium +185.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +141.4%
Contains more Potassium +709.3%
Contains more Zinc +153.2%
Contains more Copper +450.5%
Contains more Manganese +183.8%
Contains more Selenium +192.9%

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.
Quinoa
Quinoa
2
:
7
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Vitamin A +460%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +619.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.1%
Contains more Folate +985.7%
Quinoa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 27% 26% 8% 0% 29% 32% 0% 0%
Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 161% 44% 56% 76% 66% 342% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +460%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +500.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +619.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +130.1%
Contains more Folate +985.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
Quinoa
2
:
3
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Fats +28.9%
Contains more Water +576.2%
Contains more Protein +393.2%
Contains more Carbs +194.7%
Contains more Other +346.8%
Quinoa
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 g
Pigeon pea raw
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Contains more Fats +28.9%
Contains more Water +576.2%
Contains more Protein +393.2%
Contains more Carbs +194.7%
Contains more Other +346.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
Quinoa
3
:
0
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -30%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.4%
Quinoa
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
Pigeon pea raw
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4300%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +32.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Pigeon pea raw Opinion
Net carbs 18.5g 47.78g Pigeon pea raw
Protein 4.4g 21.7g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 1.92g 1.49g Quinoa
Carbs 21.3g 62.78g Pigeon pea raw
Calories 120kcal 343kcal Pigeon pea raw
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 2.8g 15g Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 17mg 130mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 1.49mg 5.23mg Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 64mg 183mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 152mg 367mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 172mg 1392mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 7mg 17mg Quinoa
Zinc 1.09mg 2.76mg Pigeon pea raw
Copper 0.192mg 1.057mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 0.631mg 1.791mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 2.8µg 8.2µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 5IU 28IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin E 0.63mg Quinoa
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 0.643mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 0.187mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 2.965mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 0.283mg Pigeon pea raw
Folate 42µg 456µg Pigeon pea raw
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.212mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.131mg 0.767mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.157mg 0.785mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 0.261mg 1.549mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 0.239mg 1.521mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.096mg 0.243mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 0.185mg 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.185mg 0.937mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.127mg 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.231g 0.33g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 0.012g Quinoa
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 0.814g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
11%
Quinoa
62%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.099g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/nutrients
  2. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/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.