Organic foods have higher nutritional value than conventional food. Organically grown foods have more nutrients-vitamins minerals enzymes and micronutrients-than commercially grown foods because the soil is managed and nourished with sustainable practices by responsible standards. Organically grown foods provide 21.1% more iron (than their conventional counterparts); 27% more vitamin C; 29.3% more magnesium; and 13.6% more phosphorus.

Widely cultivated and consumed, thatta payaru is a very noticeable legume for its rich health benefits. No wonder thattai payaru is called poor man's meat due to the rich levels of proteins found in seeds and leaves. The grain is rich in folic acid which is an important vitamin to prevent neural tube defects.