Teff vs Pigeon pea - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Teff and Pigeon pea
- Teff has more Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Pigeon pea has more Potassium, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Selenium.
- Teff covers your daily need of Manganese 324% more than Pigeon pea.
- Teff contains 2 times more Vitamin B6 than Pigeon pea. While Teff contains 0.482mg of Vitamin B6, Pigeon pea contains only 0.283mg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Teff, uncooked 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+38.5%
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Iron
+45.9%
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Phosphorus
+16.9%
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Sodium
-29.4%
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Zinc
+31.5%
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Potassium
+226%
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Copper
+30.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 183
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Calcium
+38.5%
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Iron
+45.9%
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Phosphorus
+16.9%
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Sodium
-29.4%
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Zinc
+31.5%
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Potassium
+226%
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Copper
+30.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 183
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin B2
+44.4%
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Vitamin B3
+13.4%
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Vitamin B6
+70.3%
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Vitamin A
+211.1%
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Vitamin B1
+64.9%
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Vitamin B5
+34.4%
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Vitamin B2
+44.4%
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Vitamin B3
+13.4%
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Vitamin B6
+70.3%
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Vitamin A
+211.1%
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Vitamin B1
+64.9%
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Vitamin B5
+34.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Fats
+59.7%
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Carbs
+16.5%
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Protein
+63.2%
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Water
+20.1%
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+45.1%
Protein:
13.3 g
Fats:
2.38 g
Carbs:
73.13 g
Water:
8.82 g
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2.37 g
Protein:
21.7 g
Fats:
1.49 g
Carbs:
62.78 g
Water:
10.59 g
Other:
3.44 g
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Fats
+59.7%
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Carbs
+16.5%
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Protein
+63.2%
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Water
+20.1%
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Other
+45.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4808.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+31.6%
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Saturated Fat
-26.5%
Saturated Fat:
0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.071 g
Saturated Fat:
0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.814 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4808.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+31.6%
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Saturated Fat
-26.5%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 65.13g | 47.78g |
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Protein | 13.3g | 21.7g |
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Fats | 2.38g | 1.49g |
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Carbs | 73.13g | 62.78g |
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Calories | 367kcal | 343kcal |
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Starch | 36.56g |
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Fructose | 0.47g |
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Sugar | 1.84g |
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Fiber | 8g | 15g |
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Calcium | 180mg | 130mg |
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Iron | 7.63mg | 5.23mg |
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Magnesium | 184mg | 183mg |
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Phosphorus | 429mg | 367mg |
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Potassium | 427mg | 1392mg |
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Sodium | 12mg | 17mg |
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Zinc | 3.63mg | 2.76mg |
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Copper | 0.81mg | 1.057mg |
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Vitamin A | 9IU | 28IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 1µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.08mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.643mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.187mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 2.965mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 1.266mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.283mg |
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Folate | 456µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.9µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.212mg |
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Threonine | 0.51mg | 0.767mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0.785mg |
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Leucine | 1.068mg | 1.549mg |
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Lysine | 0.376mg | 1.521mg |
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Methionine | 0.428mg | 0.243mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 1.858mg |
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Valine | 0.686mg | 0.937mg |
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Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.774mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.449g | 0.33g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.589g | 0.012g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 0.814g |
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Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
33%

62%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
133%

134%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Teff is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?

Teff is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.119g)
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.
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.