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Oat vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Oat and Pigeon pea

  • Oat has more Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Fiber, however, Pigeon pea is richer in Folate.
  • Oat covers your daily Manganese needs 192% more than Pigeon pea.
  • Pigeon pea has 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Oat. Oat has 0.763mg of Vitamin B1, while Pigeon pea has 0.146mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Oats 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.
Oat
9
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Contains more Calcium +25.6%
Contains more Iron +325.2%
Contains more Magnesium +284.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +339.5%
Contains more Potassium +11.7%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +341.1%
Contains more Copper +132.7%
Contains more Manganese +881.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 177% 127% 225% 38% 1% 109% 209% 642% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Calcium +25.6%
Contains more Iron +325.2%
Contains more Magnesium +284.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +339.5%
Contains more Potassium +11.7%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +341.1%
Contains more Copper +132.7%
Contains more Manganese +881.2%

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.
Oat
5
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +422.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +322.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +98.2%
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% 191% 33% 19% 81% 28% 43% 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 B1 +422.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +135.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +322.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +138%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +98.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
4
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Contains more Protein +149.9%
Contains more Fats +1715.8%
Contains more Carbs +185%
Contains more Other +62.3%
Contains more Water +733.9%
17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 +149.9%
Contains more Fats +1715.8%
Contains more Carbs +185%
Contains more Other +62.3%
Contains more Water +733.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1136.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%
21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.535 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +72500%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1136.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oat Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 55.67g 16.55g Oat
Protein 16.89g 6.76g Oat
Fats 6.9g 0.38g Oat
Carbs 66.27g 23.25g Oat
Calories 389kcal 121kcal Oat
Fiber 10.6g 6.7g Oat
Calcium 54mg 43mg Oat
Iron 4.72mg 1.11mg Oat
Magnesium 177mg 46mg Oat
Phosphorus 523mg 119mg Oat
Potassium 429mg 384mg Oat
Sodium 2mg 5mg Oat
Zinc 3.97mg 0.9mg Oat
Copper 0.626mg 0.269mg Oat
Manganese 4.916mg 0.501mg Oat
Selenium 2.9µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Pigeon pea
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.146mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.059mg Oat
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 0.781mg Oat
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.319mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.05mg Oat
Folate 56µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.066mg Oat
Threonine 0.575mg 0.239mg Oat
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.245mg Oat
Leucine 1.284mg 0.483mg Oat
Lysine 0.701mg 0.474mg Oat
Methionine 0.312mg 0.076mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 0.579mg Oat
Valine 0.937mg 0.292mg Oat
Histidine 0.405mg 0.241mg Oat
Saturated Fat 1.217g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 2.178g 0.003g Oat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 0.205g Oat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oat 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%
Oat
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oat
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.134g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Oat
Oat 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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.