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Chia seeds vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between chia seeds and pigeon pea raw?

  • Chia seeds are higher in selenium, fiber, phosphorus, calcium, manganese, vitamin B3, magnesium, and iron, yet pigeon pea raw is higher in folate and potassium.
  • Pigeon pea raw's daily need coverage for folate is 102% more.
  • Chia seeds have 7 times more selenium than pigeon pea raw. While chia seeds have 55.2µg of selenium, pigeon pea raw has only 8.2µg.

We used Seeds, chia seeds, dried and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 239% 189% 36% 290% 308% 125% 369% 2.1% 355% 301%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +83.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +385.4%
Contains more IronIron +47.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +134.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +52%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +573.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +242%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.4%
~equal in Sodium ~17mg

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 5.3% 0% 10% 0% 155% 39% 166% 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +197.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +830.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.643mg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.187mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 31% 42% 6% 5%
Protein: 16.54 g
Fats: 30.74 g
Carbs: 42.12 g
Water: 5.8 g
Other: 4.8 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 FatsFats +1963.1%
Contains more OtherOther +39.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.1%
Contains more WaterWater +82.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 8% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.665 g
29% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +19141.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2807.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chia seeds Pigeon pea raw DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.814g 152%
Folate 49µg 456µg 102%
Selenium 55.2µg 8.2µg 85%
Fiber 34.4g 15g 78%
Phosphorus 860mg 367mg 70%
Calcium 631mg 130mg 50%
Fats 30.74g 1.49g 45%
Manganese 2.723mg 1.791mg 41%
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 2.965mg 37%
Magnesium 335mg 183mg 36%
Iron 7.72mg 5.23mg 31%
Potassium 407mg 1392mg 29%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 22%
Zinc 4.58mg 2.76mg 17%
Copper 0.924mg 1.057mg 15%
Saturated fat 3.33g 0.33g 14%
Protein 16.54g 21.7g 10%
Carbs 42.12g 62.78g 7%
Calories 486kcal 343kcal 7%
Monounsaturated fat 2.309g 0.012g 6%
Vitamin E 0.5mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.643mg 2%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.187mg 1%
Net carbs 7.72g 47.78g N/A
Sodium 16mg 17mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.14g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.709mg 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.785mg 0%
Leucine 1.371mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.97mg 1.521mg 0%
Methionine 0.588mg 0.243mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 1.858mg 0%
Valine 0.95mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.531mg 0.774mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Chia seeds 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
32%
Chia seeds
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Chia seeds
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chia seeds
Chia seeds is relatively richer in minerals
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. Chia seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170554/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.