Teff vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Teff and Pigeon pea
- Pigeon pea contains less Manganese, Iron, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3 than Teff.
- Daily need coverage for Manganese from Teff is 380% higher.
- Pigeon pea has 10 times less Vitamin B6 than Teff. Teff has 0.482mg of Vitamin B6, while Pigeon pea has 0.05mg.
Food types used in this article are Teff, uncooked 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.
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Calcium
+318.6%
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Iron
+587.4%
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Magnesium
+300%
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Phosphorus
+260.5%
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Potassium
+11.2%
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Zinc
+303.3%
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Copper
+201.1%
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Manganese
+1744.3%
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Selenium
+51.7%
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Sodium
-58.3%
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Calcium
+318.6%
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Iron
+587.4%
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Magnesium
+300%
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Phosphorus
+260.5%
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Potassium
+11.2%
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Zinc
+303.3%
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Copper
+201.1%
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Manganese
+1744.3%
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Selenium
+51.7%
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Sodium
-58.3%
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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Vitamin A
+200%
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Vitamin B1
+167.1%
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Vitamin B2
+357.6%
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Vitamin B3
+330.6%
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Vitamin B5
+195.3%
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Vitamin B6
+864%
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Vitamin A
+200%
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Vitamin B1
+167.1%
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Vitamin B2
+357.6%
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Vitamin B3
+330.6%
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Vitamin B5
+195.3%
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Vitamin B6
+864%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+96.7%
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Fats
+526.3%
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Carbs
+214.5%
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Other
+123.6%
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Water
+677.2%
Protein:
13.3 g
Fats:
2.38 g
Carbs:
73.13 g
Water:
8.82 g
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2.37 g
Protein:
6.76 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
68.55 g
Other:
1.06 g
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Protein
+96.7%
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Fats
+526.3%
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Carbs
+214.5%
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+123.6%
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Water
+677.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+19533.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+422.4%
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Saturated Fat
-81.5%
Saturated Fat:
0.449 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.071 g
Saturated Fat:
0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.205 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+19533.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+422.4%
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Saturated Fat
-81.5%
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 65.13g | 16.55g |
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| Protein | 13.3g | 6.76g |
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| Fats | 2.38g | 0.38g |
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| Carbs | 73.13g | 23.25g |
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| Calories | 367kcal | 121kcal |
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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 | 6.7g |
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| Calcium | 180mg | 43mg |
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| Iron | 7.63mg | 1.11mg |
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| Magnesium | 184mg | 46mg |
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| Phosphorus | 429mg | 119mg |
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| Potassium | 427mg | 384mg |
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| Sodium | 12mg | 5mg |
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| Zinc | 3.63mg | 0.9mg |
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| Copper | 0.81mg | 0.269mg |
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| Manganese | 9.24mg | 0.501mg |
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| Selenium | 4.4µg | 2.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 9IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 0.781mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 0.319mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.05mg |
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| Folate | 111µg |
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| Vitamin K | 1.9µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.066mg |
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| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0.239mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0.245mg |
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| Leucine | 1.068mg | 0.483mg |
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| Lysine | 0.376mg | 0.474mg |
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| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0.076mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 0.579mg |
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| Valine | 0.686mg | 0.292mg |
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| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.241mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.449g | 0.083g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.589g | 0.003g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 0.205g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g |
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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
33%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
37%
Comparison summary
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 richer in minerals?
Teff is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Teff is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.366g)