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Groat vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Groat and Pigeon pea

  • Groat has more Copper, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Iron, however, Pigeon pea is richer in Folate.
  • Groat covers your daily Copper needs 92% more than Pigeon pea.
  • Pigeon pea has 9 times less Vitamin B3 than Groat. Groat has 7.02mg of Vitamin B3, while Pigeon pea has 0.781mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Buckwheat 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.
Contains more Iron +98.2%
Contains more Magnesium +402.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.6%
Contains more Potassium +19.8%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +308.9%
Contains more Manganese +159.5%
Contains more Selenium +186.2%
Contains more Calcium +138.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 83% 166% 149% 41% 1% 66% 367% 170% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Iron +98.2%
Contains more Magnesium +402.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.6%
Contains more Potassium +19.8%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +166.7%
Contains more Copper +308.9%
Contains more Manganese +159.5%
Contains more Selenium +186.2%
Contains more Calcium +138.9%

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.
Groat
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +620.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +798.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +286.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.6%
Contains more Folate +270%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 99% 132% 74% 49% 23% 0% 0%
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 B2 +620.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +798.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +286.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +320%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +44.6%
Contains more Folate +270%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +96%
Contains more Fats +794.7%
Contains more Carbs +207.5%
Contains more Other +98.1%
Contains more Water +603.1%
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 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 +96%
Contains more Fats +794.7%
Contains more Carbs +207.5%
Contains more Other +98.1%
Contains more Water +603.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +406.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +34566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +406.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 61.5g 16.55g Groat
Protein 13.25g 6.76g Groat
Fats 3.4g 0.38g Groat
Carbs 71.5g 23.25g Groat
Calories 343kcal 121kcal Groat
Fiber 10g 6.7g Groat
Calcium 18mg 43mg Pigeon pea
Iron 2.2mg 1.11mg Groat
Magnesium 231mg 46mg Groat
Phosphorus 347mg 119mg Groat
Potassium 460mg 384mg Groat
Sodium 1mg 5mg Groat
Zinc 2.4mg 0.9mg Groat
Copper 1.1mg 0.269mg Groat
Manganese 1.3mg 0.501mg Groat
Selenium 8.3µg 2.9µg Groat
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Pigeon pea
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.146mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.059mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 0.781mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.319mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 0.05mg Groat
Folate 30µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.066mg Groat
Threonine 0.506mg 0.239mg Groat
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.245mg Groat
Leucine 0.832mg 0.483mg Groat
Lysine 0.672mg 0.474mg Groat
Methionine 0.172mg 0.076mg Groat
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 0.579mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.678mg 0.292mg Groat
Histidine 0.309mg 0.241mg Groat
Saturated Fat 0.741g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 0.003g Groat
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 0.205g Groat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Groat 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
33%
Groat
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.658g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Groat
Groat contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Groat
Groat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.