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

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How are Paprika and Pigeon pea raw different?

  • Paprika is higher in Vitamin A, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Fiber, Vitamin B3, and Potassium, however, Pigeon pea raw is richer in Folate, Copper, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A from Paprika is 274% higher.
  • Paprika contains 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Pigeon pea raw. While Paprika contains 2.141mg of Vitamin B6, Pigeon pea raw contains only 0.283mg.

Spices, paprika and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw are the varieties used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 127% 69% 201% 793% 238% 118% 135% 8.9% 207% 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 CalciumCalcium +76.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +63.8%
Contains more IronIron +304.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +56.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +48.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +16.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~183mg

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 3% 2955% 582% 0% 83% 284% 189% 151% 494% 0% 201% 37% 28%
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% 1.7% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +175807.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +557.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +239.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +98.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +656.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +94.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +830.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 +765.1%
Contains more OtherOther +125%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +16.3%
~equal in Water ~10.59g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.766 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 +14025%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +854.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -84.6%

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 raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Paprika Pigeon pea raw Opinion
Calories 282kcal 343kcal Pigeon pea raw
Protein 14.14g 21.7g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 12.89g 1.49g Paprika
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0mg Paprika
Net carbs 19.09g 47.78g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 53.99g 62.78g Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 178mg 183mg Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 229mg 130mg Paprika
Potassium 2280mg 1392mg Paprika
Iron 21.14mg 5.23mg Paprika
Sugar 10.34g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 34.9g 15g Paprika
Copper 0.713mg 1.057mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 4.33mg 2.76mg Paprika
Phosphorus 314mg 367mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 68mg 17mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 49254IU 28IU Paprika
Vitamin A 2463µg 1µg Paprika
Vitamin E 29.1mg Paprika
Manganese 1.59mg 1.791mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 6.3µg 8.2µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B1 0.33mg 0.643mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 1.23mg 0.187mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 10.06mg 2.965mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 2.51mg 1.266mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 2.141mg 0.283mg Paprika
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Folate 49µg 456µg Pigeon pea raw
Choline 51.5mg Paprika
Saturated Fat 2.14g 0.33g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 1.695g 0.012g Paprika
Polyunsaturated fat 7.766g 0.814g Paprika
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.212mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.49mg 0.767mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.57mg 0.785mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 0.92mg 1.549mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 0.69mg 1.521mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.2mg 0.243mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 0.61mg 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.75mg 0.937mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.25mg 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw
Fructose 6.71g 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 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
385%
Paprika
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
193%
Paprika
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.81g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw 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 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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.