Sunflower seed vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Sunflower seed and Pigeon pea raw?
- Sunflower seed is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B3, yet Pigeon pea raw is higher in Folate, Fiber, and Potassium.
- Sunflower seed's daily need coverage for Copper is 83% more.
- Sunflower seed has 6 times more Selenium than Pigeon pea raw. While Sunflower seed has 53µg of Selenium, Pigeon pea raw has only 8.2µg.
We used Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw types 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +77.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +70.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +79.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -47.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +546.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +66.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +115.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +78.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +130.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +89.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +181.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +375.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
Protein:
21.7 g
Fats:
1.49 g
Carbs:
62.78 g
Water:
10.59 g
Other:
3.44 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +3353.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +213.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +123.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +13.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~21.7g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.137 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 | +154300% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2742.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -92.6% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 584kcal | 343kcal |
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| Protein | 20.78g | 21.7g |
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| Fats | 51.46g | 1.49g |
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| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 11.4g | 47.78g |
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| Carbs | 20g | 62.78g |
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| Magnesium | 325mg | 183mg |
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| Calcium | 78mg | 130mg |
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| Potassium | 645mg | 1392mg |
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| Iron | 5.25mg | 5.23mg |
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| Sugar | 2.62g |
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| Fiber | 8.6g | 15g |
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| Copper | 1.8mg | 1.057mg |
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| Zinc | 5mg | 2.76mg |
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| Phosphorus | 660mg | 367mg |
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| Sodium | 9mg | 17mg |
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| Vitamin A | 50IU | 28IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 3µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 35.17mg |
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| Manganese | 1.95mg | 1.791mg |
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| Selenium | 53µg | 8.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 1.48mg | 0.643mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.355mg | 0.187mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 8.335mg | 2.965mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.13mg | 1.266mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.345mg | 0.283mg |
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| Folate | 227µg | 456µg |
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| Choline | 55.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 4.455g | 0.33g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 18.528g | 0.012g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 23.137g | 0.814g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.348mg | 0.212mg |
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| Threonine | 0.928mg | 0.767mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.139mg | 0.785mg |
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| Leucine | 1.659mg | 1.549mg |
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| Lysine | 0.937mg | 1.521mg |
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| Methionine | 0.494mg | 0.243mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.169mg | 1.858mg |
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| Valine | 1.315mg | 0.937mg |
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| Histidine | 0.632mg | 0.774mg |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.014g |
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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
146%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
207%
135%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seed contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seed is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.125g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)