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Wafer vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Wafer and Pigeon pea raw different?

  • Pigeon pea raw is higher than Wafer in Folate, Copper, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Pigeon pea raw covers your daily need of Folate 102% more than Wafer.
  • Wafer contains 34 times more Sodium than Pigeon pea raw. Wafer contains 580mg of Sodium, while Pigeon pea raw contains 17mg.

Cookies, chocolate wafers and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw types were 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 more Calcium +319.4%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Magnesium +245.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +178%
Contains more Potassium +562.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +153.2%
Contains more Copper +128.3%
Contains more Manganese +157.3%
Contains more Selenium +43.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Contains more Calcium +319.4%
Contains more Iron +30.4%
Contains more Magnesium +245.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +178%
Contains more Potassium +562.9%
Contains less Sodium -97.1%
Contains more Zinc +153.2%
Contains more Copper +128.3%
Contains more Manganese +157.3%
Contains more Selenium +43.9%

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.
Wafer
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +454.9%
Contains more Folate +870.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.965
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 161% 44% 56% 76% 66% 342% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +42.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +180%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +216.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +454.9%
Contains more Folate +870.2%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 2.965

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +853%
Contains more Carbs +15.8%
Contains more Protein +228.8%
Contains more Water +135.3%
Contains more Other +72%
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Contains more Fats +853%
Contains more Carbs +15.8%
Contains more Protein +228.8%
Contains more Water +135.3%
Contains more Other +72%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40441.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +410.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.2%
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40441.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +410.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Wafer Pigeon pea raw
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Pigeon pea raw Opinion
Net carbs 69.3g 47.78g Wafer
Protein 6.6g 21.7g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 14.2g 1.49g Wafer
Carbs 72.7g 62.78g Wafer
Calories 433kcal 343kcal Wafer
Sugar 37.43g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 3.4g 15g Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 31mg 130mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 4.01mg 5.23mg Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 53mg 183mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 132mg 367mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 210mg 1392mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 580mg 17mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 1.09mg 2.76mg Pigeon pea raw
Copper 0.463mg 1.057mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 0.696mg 1.791mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 5.7µg 8.2µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 10IU 28IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 1µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.72mg Wafer
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 0.643mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 0.187mg Wafer
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 2.965mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.283mg Pigeon pea raw
Folate 47µg 456µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg Wafer
Vitamin K 2.4µg Wafer
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.212mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.22mg 0.767mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.785mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 0.447mg 1.549mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 0.281mg 1.521mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.105mg 0.243mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.323mg 0.937mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.128mg 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 4.241g 0.33g Pigeon pea raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 0.012g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 0.814g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wafer Pigeon pea raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
22%
Wafer
62%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 563mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.911g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/nutrients
  2. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.