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Paprika vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Paprika and Pigeon pea

  • The amount of Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Potassium, Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin B5 in Paprika is higher than in Pigeon pea.
  • Paprika covers your daily Vitamin A RAE needs 274% more than Pigeon pea.
  • Pigeon pea has 43 times less Vitamin B6 than Paprika. Paprika has 2.141mg of Vitamin B6, while Pigeon pea has 0.05mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Spices, paprika and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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 Calcium +432.6%
Contains more Iron +1804.5%
Contains more Magnesium +287%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.9%
Contains more Potassium +493.8%
Contains more Zinc +381.1%
Contains more Copper +165.1%
Contains more Manganese +217.4%
Contains more Selenium +117.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Calcium +432.6%
Contains more Iron +1804.5%
Contains more Magnesium +287%
Contains more Phosphorus +163.9%
Contains more Potassium +493.8%
Contains more Zinc +381.1%
Contains more Copper +165.1%
Contains more Manganese +217.4%
Contains more Selenium +117.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.6%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1641700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1984.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1188.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +686.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4182%
Contains more Folate +126.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 20% 12% 84% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1641700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1984.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1188.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +686.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4182%
Contains more Folate +126.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +109.2%
Contains more Fats +3292.1%
Contains more Carbs +132.2%
Contains more Other +630.2%
Contains more Water +509.9%
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Protein +109.2%
Contains more Fats +3292.1%
Contains more Carbs +132.2%
Contains more Other +630.2%
Contains more Water +509.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3688.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56400%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3688.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 19.09g 16.55g Paprika
Protein 14.14g 6.76g Paprika
Fats 12.89g 0.38g Paprika
Carbs 53.99g 23.25g Paprika
Calories 282kcal 121kcal Paprika
Fructose 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 10.34g Pigeon pea
Fiber 34.9g 6.7g Paprika
Calcium 229mg 43mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 1.11mg Paprika
Magnesium 178mg 46mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 119mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 384mg Paprika
Sodium 68mg 5mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 4.33mg 0.9mg Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 0.269mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 0.501mg Paprika
Selenium 6.3µg 2.9µg Paprika
Vitamin A 49254IU 3IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 2463µg 0µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Paprika
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.146mg Paprika
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.059mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 0.781mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 0.319mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.05mg Paprika
Folate 49µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.066mg Paprika
Threonine 0.49mg 0.239mg Paprika
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.245mg Paprika
Leucine 0.92mg 0.483mg Paprika
Lysine 0.69mg 0.474mg Paprika
Methionine 0.2mg 0.076mg Paprika
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 0.579mg Paprika
Valine 0.75mg 0.292mg Paprika
Histidine 0.25mg 0.241mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 0.003g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.205g Paprika
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Paprika Pigeon pea
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
415%
Paprika
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.057g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/nutrients
  2. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/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.