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Pasta vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pasta and Pigeon pea?

  • Pasta is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1, yet Pigeon pea is richer in Copper, Manganese, Folate, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Pigeon pea's daily need coverage for Copper is 20% higher.

We used Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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 +616.7%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +1500%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +60.7%
Contains more Copper +189.2%
Contains more Manganese +123.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Calcium +616.7%
Contains more Magnesium +155.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +88.9%
Contains more Potassium +1500%
Contains less Sodium -16.7%
Contains more Zinc +60.7%
Contains more Copper +189.2%
Contains more Manganese +123.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.11

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.
Pasta
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Contains more Vitamin A +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.1%
Contains more Folate +73.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 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 A +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.1%
Contains more Folate +73.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +176.3%
Contains more Protein +31.3%
Contains more Other +241.9%
Equal in Carbs - 23.25
Equal in Water - 68.55
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 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 Fats +176.3%
Contains more Protein +31.3%
Contains more Other +241.9%
Equal in Carbs - 23.25
Equal in Water - 68.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4033.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.7%
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4033.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +109.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pasta Pigeon pea
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 ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 16.55g Pasta
Protein 5.15g 6.76g Pigeon pea
Fats 1.05g 0.38g Pasta
Carbs 24.93g 23.25g Pasta
Calories 131kcal 121kcal Pasta
Fiber 6.7g Pigeon pea
Calcium 6mg 43mg Pigeon pea
Iron 1.14mg 1.11mg Pasta
Magnesium 18mg 46mg Pigeon pea
Phosphorus 63mg 119mg Pigeon pea
Potassium 24mg 384mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 6mg 5mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.56mg 0.9mg Pigeon pea
Copper 0.093mg 0.269mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.224mg 0.501mg Pigeon pea
Selenium 2.9µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin A 20IU 3IU Pasta
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Pasta
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.146mg Pasta
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.059mg Pasta
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 0.781mg Pasta
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 0.319mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.05mg Pigeon pea
Folate 64µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.066mg Pigeon pea
Threonine 0.134mg 0.239mg Pigeon pea
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.245mg Pigeon pea
Leucine 0.348mg 0.483mg Pigeon pea
Lysine 0.097mg 0.474mg Pigeon pea
Methionine 0.079mg 0.076mg Pasta
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 0.579mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.217mg 0.292mg Pigeon pea
Histidine 0.103mg 0.241mg Pigeon pea
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.003g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.205g Pasta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta 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
16%
Pasta
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.