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

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Important differences between rambutan and pigeon pea raw

  • Pigeon pea raw has more folate, copper, manganese, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin B5 than rambutan.
  • Pigeon pea raw's daily need coverage for folate is 112% more.
  • Rambutan has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of rambutan is 59, while the glycemic index of pigeon pea raw is 22.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Rambutan, canned, syrup pack and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5% 6.6% 3.7% 13% 22% 2.2% 3.9% 1.4% 45% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 39% 123% 196% 352% 75% 157% 2.2% 234% 45%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2514.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +490.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3214.3%
Contains more IronIron +1394.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1501.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +3350%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +3977.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +422.2%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 16% 0% 0% 0% 3.3% 5.1% 25% 1.1% 4.6% 0% 0% 6% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4846.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +750%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +119.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +6933.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1315%
Contains more FolateFolate +5600%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 78%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.21 g
Carbs: 20.87 g
Water: 78.04 g
Other: 0.23 g
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 WaterWater +636.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +3238.5%
Contains more FatsFats +609.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +200.8%
Contains more OtherOther +1395.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rambutan Pigeon pea raw DV% diff.
Folate 8µg 456µg 112%
Copper 0.066mg 1.057mg 110%
Manganese 0.343mg 1.791mg 63%
Iron 0.35mg 5.23mg 61%
Fiber 0.9g 15g 56%
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 0.643mg 53%
Phosphorus 9mg 367mg 51%
Magnesium 7mg 183mg 42%
Protein 0.65g 21.7g 42%
Potassium 42mg 1392mg 40%
Vitamin B5 0.018mg 1.266mg 25%
Zinc 0.08mg 2.76mg 24%
Vitamin B6 0.02mg 0.283mg 20%
Selenium 8.2µg 15%
Carbs 20.87g 62.78g 14%
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.187mg 13%
Calories 82kcal 343kcal 13%
Calcium 22mg 130mg 11%
Vitamin B3 1.352mg 2.965mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 5%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 0mg 5%
Fats 0.21g 1.49g 2%
Saturated fat 0.33g 2%
Net carbs 19.97g 47.78g N/A
Sodium 11mg 17mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 0%
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Rambutan Pigeon pea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
5%
Rambutan
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Rambutan
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rambutan
Rambutan contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rambutan
Rambutan is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
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)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Rambutan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168167/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.