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

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The main differences between Sesame and Pigeon pea raw

  • Sesame has more Copper, Iron, Calcium, Selenium, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Pigeon pea raw has more Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Sesame is 336% higher.
  • Pigeon pea raw has 21 times less Saturated Fat than Sesame. Sesame has 6.957g of Saturated Fat, while Pigeon pea raw has 0.33g.

Food types used in this article are Seeds, sesame seeds, whole, dried 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.
Sesame
Sesame
9
:
1
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Iron +178.2%
Contains more Magnesium +91.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains less Sodium -35.3%
Contains more Zinc +180.8%
Contains more Copper +286.2%
Contains more Manganese +37.4%
Contains more Selenium +319.5%
Contains more Potassium +197.4%
Sesame
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 293% 546% 251% 270% 42% 2% 212% 1361% 321% 188%
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 +650%
Contains more Iron +178.2%
Contains more Magnesium +91.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains less Sodium -35.3%
Contains more Zinc +180.8%
Contains more Copper +286.2%
Contains more Manganese +37.4%
Contains more Selenium +319.5%
Contains more Potassium +197.4%

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.
Sesame
Sesame
6
:
3
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2432%
Contains more Folate +370.1%
Sesame
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 198% 57% 85% 3% 183% 73% 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 B1 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +32.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +52.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +179.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2432%
Contains more Folate +370.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
Sesame
2
:
3
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Fats +3233.6%
Contains more Other +29.7%
Contains more Protein +22.4%
Contains more Carbs +167.7%
Contains more Water +125.8%
Sesame
18% 50% 23% 5% 4%
Protein: 17.73 g
Fats: 49.67 g
Carbs: 23.45 g
Water: 4.69 g
Other: 4.46 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 +3233.6%
Contains more Other +29.7%
Contains more Protein +22.4%
Contains more Carbs +167.7%
Contains more Water +125.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sesame
Sesame
2
:
1
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +156225%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2574.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%
Sesame
15% 40% 46%
Saturated Fat: 6.957 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.759 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 21.773 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 +156225%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2574.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sesame Pigeon pea raw Opinion
Net carbs 11.65g 47.78g Pigeon pea raw
Protein 17.73g 21.7g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 49.67g 1.49g Sesame
Carbs 23.45g 62.78g Pigeon pea raw
Calories 573kcal 343kcal Sesame
Sugar 0.3g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 11.8g 15g Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 975mg 130mg Sesame
Iron 14.55mg 5.23mg Sesame
Magnesium 351mg 183mg Sesame
Phosphorus 629mg 367mg Sesame
Potassium 468mg 1392mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 11mg 17mg Sesame
Zinc 7.75mg 2.76mg Sesame
Copper 4.082mg 1.057mg Sesame
Manganese 2.46mg 1.791mg Sesame
Selenium 34.4µg 8.2µg Sesame
Vitamin A 9IU 28IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin E 0.25mg Sesame
Vitamin B1 0.791mg 0.643mg Sesame
Vitamin B2 0.247mg 0.187mg Sesame
Vitamin B3 4.515mg 2.965mg Sesame
Vitamin B5 0.05mg 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.79mg 0.283mg Sesame
Folate 97µg 456µg Pigeon pea raw
Tryptophan 0.388mg 0.212mg Sesame
Threonine 0.736mg 0.767mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.763mg 0.785mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 1.358mg 1.549mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 0.569mg 1.521mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.586mg 0.243mg Sesame
Phenylalanine 0.94mg 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.99mg 0.937mg Sesame
Histidine 0.522mg 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 6.957g 0.33g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 18.759g 0.012g Sesame
Polyunsaturated fat 21.773g 0.814g Sesame

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Sesame 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
50%
Sesame
62%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
348%
Sesame
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Sesame
Sesame is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sesame
Sesame contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.627g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $3)
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. Sesame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170150/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.