Taro vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are taro and pigeon pea raw different?
- Pigeon pea raw has more folate, copper, manganese, iron, vitamin B1, fiber, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, and zinc than taro.
- Daily need coverage for folate for pigeon pea raw is 109% higher.
- Pigeon pea raw has a lower glycemic index (22) than taro (54).
Taro, raw 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -35.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +454.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +202.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +135.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +850.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +514.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1100% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +336.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +367.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1071.4% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +576.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +648% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +394.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +317.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1972.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.5 g
Fats:
0.2 g
Carbs:
26.46 g
Water:
70.64 g
Other:
1.2 g
Protein:
21.7 g
Fats:
1.49 g
Carbs:
62.78 g
Water:
10.59 g
Other:
3.44 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +567% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1346.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +645% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +137.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +186.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.041 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.083 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.814 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -87.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +33.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +880.7% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 22µg | 456µg | 109% |
| Copper | 0.172mg | 1.057mg | 98% |
| Manganese | 0.383mg | 1.791mg | 61% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 5.23mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.095mg | 0.643mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 15g | 44% |
| Protein | 1.5g | 21.7g | 40% |
| Phosphorus | 84mg | 367mg | 40% |
| Magnesium | 33mg | 183mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 591mg | 1392mg | 24% |
| Zinc | 0.23mg | 2.76mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.303mg | 1.266mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.38mg | 16% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 2.965mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 8.2µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.025mg | 0.187mg | 12% |
| Calories | 112kcal | 343kcal | 12% |
| Carbs | 26.46g | 62.78g | 12% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 130mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.083g | 0.814g | 5% |
| Choline | 17.3mg | 3% | |
| Fats | 0.2g | 1.49g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.041g | 0.33g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 22.36g | 47.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 11mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 4µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.016g | 0.012g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.023mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.069mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.054mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.111mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.067mg | 1.521mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.02mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.082mg | 1.858mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.082mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.774mg | 0% |
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
17%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
135%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taro is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.289g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.