Teff vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between teff and pigeon pea raw
- Teff has more manganese, iron, vitamin B6, phosphorus, and zinc, while pigeon pea raw has more potassium, fiber, copper, vitamin B1, and selenium.
- Teff covers your daily need for manganese, 324% more than pigeon pea raw.
- Teff contains 2 times more vitamin B6 than pigeon pea raw. While teff contains 0.482mg of vitamin B6, pigeon pea raw 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +38.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +31.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +16.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +415.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +226% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +86.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +44.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +13.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +70.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
13.3 g
Fats:
2.38 g
Carbs:
73.13 g
Water:
8.82 g
Other:
2.37 g
Protein:
21.7 g
Fats:
1.49 g
Carbs:
62.78 g
Water:
10.59 g
Other:
3.44 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +59.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +45.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.449 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.589 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.071 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 | +4808.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +31.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -26.5% |
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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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 9.24mg | 1.791mg | 324% |
| Folate | 456µg | 114% | |
| Iron | 7.63mg | 5.23mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 1392mg | 28% |
| Fiber | 8g | 15g | 28% |
| Copper | 0.81mg | 1.057mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.39mg | 0.643mg | 21% |
| Protein | 13.3g | 21.7g | 17% |
| Starch | 36.56g | 15% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.482mg | 0.283mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 429mg | 367mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 3.63mg | 2.76mg | 8% |
| Selenium | 4.4µg | 8.2µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.27mg | 0.187mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.942mg | 1.266mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 130mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 73.13g | 62.78g | 3% |
| Choline | 13.1mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.071g | 0.814g | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 3.363mg | 2.965mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.449g | 0.33g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.589g | 0.012g | 1% |
| Fructose | 0.47g | 1% | |
| Calories | 367kcal | 343kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 1% | |
| Fats | 2.38g | 1.49g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 65.13g | 47.78g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 184mg | 183mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 1.84g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 12mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.139mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.51mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.501mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.068mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.376mg | 1.521mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.428mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.698mg | 1.858mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.686mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.301mg | 0.774mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.135g | N/A |
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
31%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
229%
135%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Teff is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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 raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.119g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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