Teff vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Teff and Pigeon pea raw
- Teff has more Manganese, however, Pigeon pea raw has more Folate, Copper, Fiber, Iron, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Folate from Pigeon pea raw is 110% higher.
- Pigeon pea raw has 2 times less Manganese than Teff. Teff has 2.86mg of Manganese, while Pigeon pea raw has 1.791mg.
Food types used in this article are Teff, cooked 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 less SodiumSodium | -52.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +266% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +165.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1200.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +155.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +367.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +148.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +205.8% |
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 AVitamin A | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +251.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +226.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +191.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2433.3% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.87 g
Fats:
0.65 g
Carbs:
19.86 g
Water:
74.93 g
Other:
0.69 g
Protein:
21.7 g
Fats:
1.49 g
Carbs:
62.78 g
Water:
10.59 g
Other:
3.44 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +607.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +460.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +129.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +216.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +398.6% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 101kcal | 343kcal |
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| Protein | 3.87g | 21.7g |
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| Fats | 0.65g | 1.49g |
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| Net carbs | 17.06g | 47.78g |
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| Carbs | 19.86g | 62.78g |
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| Magnesium | 50mg | 183mg |
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| Calcium | 49mg | 130mg |
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| Potassium | 107mg | 1392mg |
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| Iron | 2.05mg | 5.23mg |
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| Fiber | 2.8g | 15g |
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| Copper | 0.226mg | 1.057mg |
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| Zinc | 1.11mg | 2.76mg |
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| Phosphorus | 120mg | 367mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 17mg |
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| Vitamin A | 2IU | 28IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 2.86mg | 1.791mg |
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| Selenium | 8.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.183mg | 0.643mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.033mg | 0.187mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.909mg | 2.965mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.097mg | 0.283mg |
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| Folate | 18µg | 456µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.33g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.012g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.041mg | 0.212mg |
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| Threonine | 0.149mg | 0.767mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.146mg | 0.785mg |
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| Leucine | 0.311mg | 1.549mg |
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| Lysine | 0.109mg | 1.521mg |
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| Methionine | 0.125mg | 0.243mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.203mg | 1.858mg |
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| Valine | 0.2mg | 0.937mg |
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| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0.774mg |
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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
8%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
135%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Teff contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Teff is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is cheaper?
Teff is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)