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Amaranth grain vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Amaranth grain and Pigeon pea

  • Amaranth grain has more Manganese, and Iron, however, Pigeon pea has more Folate, Fiber, Copper, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Pigeon pea is 22% higher.
  • Pigeon pea has 2 times less Iron than Amaranth grain. Amaranth grain has 2.1mg of Iron, while Pigeon pea has 1.11mg.

Food types used in this article are Amaranth grain, cooked and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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.
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
6
:
4
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
Contains more Iron +89.2%
Contains more Magnesium +41.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.4%
Contains more Manganese +70.5%
Contains more Selenium +89.7%
Contains more Potassium +184.4%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +80.5%
Equal in Calcium - 43
Equal in Zinc - 0.9
Amaranth grain
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Pigeon pea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Iron +89.2%
Contains more Magnesium +41.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +24.4%
Contains more Manganese +70.5%
Contains more Selenium +89.7%
Contains more Potassium +184.4%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Copper +80.5%
Equal in Calcium - 43
Equal in Zinc - 0.9

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.
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
2
:
9
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +873.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232.3%
Contains more Folate +404.5%
Amaranth grain
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Pigeon pea
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 20% 12% 84% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +126%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +873.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +168.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +232.3%
Contains more Folate +404.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain
2
:
3
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
Contains more Fats +315.8%
Contains more Protein +77.9%
Contains more Carbs +24.4%
Contains more Other +37.7%
Equal in Water - 68.55
Amaranth grain
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Pigeon pea
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Fats +315.8%
Contains more Protein +77.9%
Contains more Carbs +24.4%
Contains more Other +37.7%
Equal in Water - 68.55

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Amaranth grain Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 16.59g 16.55g Amaranth grain
Protein 3.8g 6.76g Pigeon pea
Fats 1.58g 0.38g Amaranth grain
Carbs 18.69g 23.25g Pigeon pea
Calories 102kcal 121kcal Pigeon pea
Starch 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fiber 2.1g 6.7g Pigeon pea
Calcium 47mg 43mg Amaranth grain
Iron 2.1mg 1.11mg Amaranth grain
Magnesium 65mg 46mg Amaranth grain
Phosphorus 148mg 119mg Amaranth grain
Potassium 135mg 384mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 6mg 5mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.86mg 0.9mg Pigeon pea
Copper 0.149mg 0.269mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.854mg 0.501mg Amaranth grain
Selenium 5.5µg 2.9µg Amaranth grain
Vitamin A 3IU Pigeon pea
Vitamin E 0.19mg Amaranth grain
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.146mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.022mg 0.059mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B3 0.235mg 0.781mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B5 0.319mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.05mg Amaranth grain
Folate 22µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Tryptophan 0.066mg Pigeon pea
Threonine 0.239mg Pigeon pea
Isoleucine 0.245mg Pigeon pea
Leucine 0.483mg Pigeon pea
Lysine 0.474mg Pigeon pea
Methionine 0.076mg Pigeon pea
Phenylalanine 0.579mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.292mg Pigeon pea
Histidine 0.241mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.083g Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Pigeon pea
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g Pigeon pea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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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
5%
Amaranth grain
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Amaranth grain
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.083g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/nutrients
  2. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/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.