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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Pigeon pea?

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Selenium, yet Pigeon pea is richer in Fiber.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 107% higher.
  • Pigeon pea contains less Cholesterol.

We used Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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.
Contains more Calcium +2479.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +512.6%
Contains more Zinc +330%
Contains more Selenium +510.3%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +207.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +13%
Contains more Manganese +489.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Calcium +2479.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +512.6%
Contains more Zinc +330%
Contains more Selenium +510.3%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +207.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +13%
Contains more Manganese +489.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +20066.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +723.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +585.1%
Contains more Folate +1010%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.319
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.05
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
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 A +20066.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +723.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +585.1%
Contains more Folate +1010%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.319
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.05

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +195.9%
Contains more Fats +5163.2%
Contains more Other +657.5%
Contains more Carbs +1597.1%
Contains more Water +35.5%
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
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 Protein +195.9%
Contains more Fats +5163.2%
Contains more Other +657.5%
Contains more Carbs +1597.1%
Contains more Water +35.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +203166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +203166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 16.55g Pigeon pea
Protein 20g 6.76g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 20g 0.38g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 23.25g Pigeon pea
Calories 265kcal 121kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 0g 6.7g Pigeon pea
Calcium 1109mg 43mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 1.11mg Pigeon pea
Magnesium 38mg 46mg Pigeon pea
Phosphorus 729mg 119mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 384mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 1529mg 5mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 3.87mg 0.9mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 0.269mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.085mg 0.501mg Pigeon pea
Selenium 17.7µg 2.9µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 3IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.146mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.059mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 0.781mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 0.319mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.05mg Pigeon pea
Folate 10µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.066mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.239mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.245mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 0.483mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 0.474mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.076mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 0.579mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 1.498mg 0.292mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.241mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 13.317g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 0.003g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.205g Parmigiano-Reggiano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano 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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 1524mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.234g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.