Flax seeds vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Flax seeds and Pigeon pea raw
- Flax seeds are higher in Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Selenium, Manganese, and Copper, however, Pigeon pea raw is richer in Folate, and Potassium.
- Pigeon pea raw's daily need coverage for Folate is 92% higher.
- Flax seeds have 11 times more Saturated Fat than Pigeon pea raw. While Flax seeds have 3.663g of Saturated Fat, Pigeon pea raw has only 0.33g.
The food types used in this comparison are Seeds, flaxseed 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +114.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +96.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +15.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +57.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +74.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +209.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -43.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +155.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +67.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +16.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +424.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.29 g
Fats:
42.16 g
Carbs:
28.88 g
Water:
6.96 g
Other:
3.71 g
Protein:
21.7 g
Fats:
1.49 g
Carbs:
62.78 g
Water:
10.59 g
Other:
3.44 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2729.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +117.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +52.2% |
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Other
~3.44g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.73 g
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 | +62625% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3429.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -91% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 534kcal | 343kcal |
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| Protein | 18.29g | 21.7g |
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| Fats | 42.16g | 1.49g |
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| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 1.58g | 47.78g |
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| Carbs | 28.88g | 62.78g |
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| Magnesium | 392mg | 183mg |
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| Calcium | 255mg | 130mg |
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| Potassium | 813mg | 1392mg |
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| Iron | 5.73mg | 5.23mg |
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| Sugar | 1.55g |
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| Fiber | 27.3g | 15g |
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| Copper | 1.22mg | 1.057mg |
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| Zinc | 4.34mg | 2.76mg |
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| Phosphorus | 642mg | 367mg |
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| Sodium | 30mg | 17mg |
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| Vitamin A | 0IU | 28IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.31mg |
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| Manganese | 2.482mg | 1.791mg |
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| Selenium | 25.4µg | 8.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.644mg | 0.643mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.161mg | 0.187mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.08mg | 2.965mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.985mg | 1.266mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.473mg | 0.283mg |
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| Vitamin K | 4.3µg |
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| Folate | 87µg | 456µg |
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| Choline | 78.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 3.663g | 0.33g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.527g | 0.012g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 28.73g | 0.814g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.297mg | 0.212mg |
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| Threonine | 0.766mg | 0.767mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.896mg | 0.785mg |
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| Leucine | 1.235mg | 1.549mg |
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| Lysine | 0.862mg | 1.521mg |
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| Methionine | 0.37mg | 0.243mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.957mg | 1.858mg |
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| Valine | 1.072mg | 0.937mg |
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| Histidine | 0.472mg | 0.774mg |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.007g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
62%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
135%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.333g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax 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 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.