Pigeon pea raw vs. Groat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pigeon pea raw and groat different?
- Pigeon pea raw is higher in folate, vitamin B1, iron, potassium, manganese, protein, and fiber; however, groat is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for folate for pigeon pea raw is 107% higher.
- Pigeon pea raw contains 6 times more vitamin B1 than groat. While pigeon pea raw contains 0.643mg of vitamin B1, groat contains only 0.101mg.
- Pigeon pea raw has a lower glycemic index (22) than groat (54).
Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Buckwheat are the varieties used in this article.
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Mineral Comparison
The mineral comparison score is based on which food has a more favorable amount of each mineral. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily mineral needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +622.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +202.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +137.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +15% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +37.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +26.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
Vitamin Comparison
The vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins in which one food is richer than the other. The �coverage� charts below show how much of the daily vitamin needs are covered by the selected amount of each food.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +536.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1420% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +136.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
| Folate | 456µg | 30µg | 107% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.101mg | 45% |
| Iron | 5.23mg | 2.2mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 1392mg | 460mg | 27% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 7.02mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 1.791mg | 1.3mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 15g | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.425mg | 18% |
| Protein | 21.7g | 13.25g | 17% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 231mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 18mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.21mg | 6% |
| Copper | 1.057mg | 1.1mg | 5% |
| Fats | 1.49g | 3.4g | 3% |
| Carbs | 62.78g | 71.5g | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.76mg | 2.4mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 347mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 1.04g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.33g | 0.741g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 1.039g | 2% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 1.233mg | 1% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 343kcal | 0% |
| Protein per 100 calories | 6.3g | 3.9g | N/A |
| Calories per 10 g protein | 158kcal | 259kcal | N/A |
| Weight per 100 calories | 29g | 29g | N/A |
| Unsaturated / Saturated Fat ratio | 2.5 | 2.8 | N/A |
| Net carbs | 47.78g | 61.5g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 8.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.192mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.506mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0.498mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 0.832mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.521mg | 0.672mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0.678mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.309mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.7 g
Fats:
1.49 g
Carbs:
62.78 g
Water:
10.59 g
Other:
3.44 g
Protein:
13.25 g
Fats:
3.4 g
Carbs:
71.5 g
Water:
9.75 g
Other:
2.1 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +63.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +128.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.9% |
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Water
~9.75g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.814 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.741 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.039 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -55.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +8566.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +27.6% |

