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

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Summary of differences between shortbread and pigeon pea raw

  • The amount of copper, folate, manganese, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, and vitamin B1 in pigeon pea raw is higher than in shortbread.
  • Pigeon pea raw covers your daily need for copper, 107% more than shortbread.
  • Shortbread contains 25 times more saturated fat than pigeon pea raw. While shortbread contains 8.105g of saturated fat, pigeon pea raw contains only 0.33g.
  • Pigeon pea raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pigeon pea raw is 22, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
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 +1207.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1481.8%
Contains more IronIron +75.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1074.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +463.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +456.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +355.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.3%

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.
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% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +67.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +294.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +298.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +463%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.965mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 +1659.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +304.1%
Contains more WaterWater +194.2%
Contains more OtherOther +234%
~equal in Carbs ~62.78g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 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 +55800%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +922.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Pigeon pea raw DV% diff.
Copper 0.09mg 1.057mg 107%
Folate 81µg 456µg 94%
Manganese 0.393mg 1.791mg 61%
Fiber 1.3g 15g 55%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.814g 50%
Phosphorus 66mg 367mg 43%
Magnesium 14mg 183mg 40%
Fats 26.22g 1.49g 38%
Potassium 88mg 1392mg 38%
Saturated fat 8.105g 0.33g 35%
Protein 5.37g 21.7g 33%
Iron 2.98mg 5.23mg 28%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 0.643mg 24%
Zinc 0.49mg 2.76mg 21%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 1.266mg 19%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 0.012g 17%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.283mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 16%
Sodium 353mg 17mg 15%
Calcium 13mg 130mg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 0.187mg 10%
Calories 514kcal 343kcal 9%
Vitamin K 11µg 9%
Selenium 6.2µg 8.2µg 4%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 2.965mg 2%
Carbs 63.78g 62.78g 0%
Net carbs 62.48g 47.78g N/A
Sugar 21.65g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g 0g N/A
Choline 0.9mg 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%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortbread 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
30%
Shortbread
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 336mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.775g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw 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.

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.