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

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What are the differences between Seed and Pigeon pea raw?

  • Seed is 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.
  • Seed has 7 times more Selenium than Pigeon pea raw. While Seed has 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.
Seed
Seed
8
:
2
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Calcium +385.4%
Contains more Iron +47.6%
Contains more Magnesium +83.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.3%
Contains more Zinc +65.9%
Contains more Manganese +52%
Contains more Selenium +573.2%
Contains more Potassium +242%
Contains more Copper +14.4%
Equal in Sodium - 17
Seed
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 190% 290% 240% 369% 36% 3% 125% 308% 356% 302%
Pigeon pea raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Contains more Calcium +385.4%
Contains more Iron +47.6%
Contains more Magnesium +83.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +134.3%
Contains more Zinc +65.9%
Contains more Manganese +52%
Contains more Selenium +573.2%
Contains more Potassium +242%
Contains more Copper +14.4%
Equal in Sodium - 17

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.
Seed
Seed
4
:
6
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Vitamin A +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.8%
Contains more Folate +830.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.643
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.187
Seed
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 10% 0% 6% 155% 40% 166% 0% 0% 37% 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 +92.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.8%
Contains more Folate +830.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.643
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.187

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
Seed
2
:
3
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Fats +1963.1%
Contains more Other +39.5%
Contains more Protein +31.2%
Contains more Carbs +49.1%
Contains more Water +82.6%
Seed
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
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 +1963.1%
Contains more Other +39.5%
Contains more Protein +31.2%
Contains more Carbs +49.1%
Contains more Water +82.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Seed
Seed
2
:
1
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19141.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2807.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Seed
11% 8% 81%
Saturated Fat: 3.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 23.665 g
Pigeon pea raw
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19141.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2807.2%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Seed Pigeon pea raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Seed Pigeon pea raw Opinion
Net carbs 7.72g 47.78g Pigeon pea raw
Protein 16.54g 21.7g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 30.74g 1.49g Seed
Carbs 42.12g 62.78g Pigeon pea raw
Calories 486kcal 343kcal Seed
Fiber 34.4g 15g Seed
Calcium 631mg 130mg Seed
Iron 7.72mg 5.23mg Seed
Magnesium 335mg 183mg Seed
Phosphorus 860mg 367mg Seed
Potassium 407mg 1392mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 16mg 17mg Seed
Zinc 4.58mg 2.76mg Seed
Copper 0.924mg 1.057mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 2.723mg 1.791mg Seed
Selenium 55.2µg 8.2µg Seed
Vitamin A 54IU 28IU Seed
Vitamin A RAE 1µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin E 0.5mg Seed
Vitamin C 1.6mg 0mg Seed
Vitamin B1 0.62mg 0.643mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.17mg 0.187mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B3 8.83mg 2.965mg Seed
Vitamin B5 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg Pigeon pea raw
Folate 49µg 456µg Pigeon pea raw
Tryptophan 0.436mg 0.212mg Seed
Threonine 0.709mg 0.767mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.801mg 0.785mg Seed
Leucine 1.371mg 1.549mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 0.97mg 1.521mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.588mg 0.243mg Seed
Phenylalanine 1.016mg 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.95mg 0.937mg Seed
Histidine 0.531mg 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw
Trans Fat 0.14g 0g Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 3.33g 0.33g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.309g 0.012g Seed
Polyunsaturated fat 23.665g 0.814g Seed
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.835g Seed
Omega-3 - ALA 17.83g Seed

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Seed 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
35%
Seed
62%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
221%
Seed
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Seed
Seed contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Seed
Seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Seed
Seed is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Seed
Seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3g)
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.

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. Seed - 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.