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

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What are the main differences between yolk and pigeon pea raw?

  • Yolk is richer in selenium and vitamin B12, yet pigeon pea raw is richer in copper, folate, manganese, fiber, magnesium, and vitamin B1.
  • Yolk's daily need coverage for cholesterol is 362% higher.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains less cholesterol.
  • Yolk has a lower glycemic index than pigeon pea raw.

We used Egg, yolk, raw, fresh and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Yolk
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 39% 9.6% 102% 26% 63% 167% 6.3% 7.2% 305%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 39% 123% 196% 352% 75% 157% 2.2% 234% 45%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +582.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3560%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1177.1%
Contains more IronIron +91.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1272.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +20%
Contains less SodiumSodium -64.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3156.4%
~equal in Calcium ~130mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~367mg

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.
Yolk
9
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 127% 52% 81% 44% 122% 0.45% 179% 81% 244% 1.8% 110% 447%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +38000%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +182.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +136.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +265.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12254.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +212.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
16% 27% 4% 52% 2%
Protein: 15.86 g
Fats: 26.54 g
Carbs: 3.59 g
Water: 52.31 g
Other: 1.7 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 FatsFats +1681.2%
Contains more WaterWater +394%
Contains more ProteinProtein +36.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1648.7%
Contains more OtherOther +102.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yolk
2
37% 46% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 9.551 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.738 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.204 g
29% 70%
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 +97716.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +416.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yolk Pigeon pea raw DV% diff.
Cholesterol 1085mg 0mg 362%
Choline 820.2mg 149%
Copper 0.077mg 1.057mg 109%
Selenium 56µg 8.2µg 87%
Vitamin B12 1.95µg 0µg 81%
Folate 146µg 456µg 78%
Manganese 0.055mg 1.791mg 75%
Fiber 0g 15g 60%
Magnesium 5mg 183mg 42%
Saturated fat 9.551g 0.33g 42%
Vitamin A 381µg 1µg 42%
Vitamin B1 0.176mg 0.643mg 39%
Fats 26.54g 1.49g 39%
Potassium 109mg 1392mg 38%
Vitamin B5 2.99mg 1.266mg 34%
Iron 2.73mg 5.23mg 31%
Monounsaturated fat 11.738g 0.012g 29%
Vitamin D 5.4µg 0µg 27%
Vitamin D 218IU 0IU 27%
Vitamin B2 0.528mg 0.187mg 26%
Polyunsaturated fat 4.204g 0.814g 23%
Carbs 3.59g 62.78g 20%
Vitamin B3 0.024mg 2.965mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.58mg 17%
Protein 15.86g 21.7g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.35mg 0.283mg 5%
Zinc 2.3mg 2.76mg 4%
Phosphorus 390mg 367mg 3%
Calories 322kcal 343kcal 1%
Vitamin K 0.7µg 1%
Sodium 48mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 3.59g 47.78g N/A
Calcium 129mg 130mg 0%
Sugar 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.177mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.687mg 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.866mg 0.785mg 0%
Leucine 1.399mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.217mg 1.521mg 0%
Methionine 0.378mg 0.243mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 1.858mg 0%
Valine 0.949mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.416mg 0.774mg 0%
Fructose 0.07g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.011g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.114g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yolk Pigeon pea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
114%
Yolk
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
Yolk
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yolk
Yolk is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yolk
Yolk is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1085mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.221g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)

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. Yolk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172184/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.