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Pigeon pea vs. Glutinous rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pigeon pea and Glutinous rice?

  • Pigeon pea is richer than Glutinous rice in Folate, Copper, Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Magnesium.
  • Pigeon pea's daily need coverage for Folate is 28% more.
  • Pigeon pea has 38 times more Potassium than Glutinous rice. While Pigeon pea has 384mg of Potassium, Glutinous rice has only 10mg.

We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Rice, white, glutinous, unenriched, cooked types in this article.

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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 +2050%
Contains more Iron +692.9%
Contains more Magnesium +820%
Contains more Phosphorus +1387.5%
Contains more Potassium +3740%
Contains more Zinc +119.5%
Contains more Copper +449%
Contains more Manganese +91.2%
Contains more Selenium +93.1%
Equal in Sodium - 5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 6% 4% 4% 1% 1% 12% 17% 35% 31%
Contains more Calcium +2050%
Contains more Iron +692.9%
Contains more Magnesium +820%
Contains more Phosphorus +1387.5%
Contains more Potassium +3740%
Contains more Zinc +119.5%
Contains more Copper +449%
Contains more Manganese +91.2%
Contains more Selenium +93.1%
Equal in Sodium - 5

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.3%
Contains more Folate +11000%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 5% 3% 6% 13% 6% 1% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +630%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +169.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +48.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92.3%
Contains more Folate +11000%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +234.7%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +10.2%
Contains more Other +1414.3%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Equal in Carbs - 21.09
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
2% 21% 77%
Protein: 2.02 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 21.09 g
Water: 76.63 g
Other: 0.07 g
Contains more Protein +234.7%
Contains more Fats +100%
Contains more Carbs +10.2%
Contains more Other +1414.3%
Contains more Water +11.8%
Equal in Carbs - 21.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2233.3%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
22% 39% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.07 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.069 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +197.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -53%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2233.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Glutinous rice Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 20.09g Glutinous rice
Protein 6.76g 2.02g Pigeon pea
Fats 0.38g 0.19g Pigeon pea
Carbs 23.25g 21.09g Pigeon pea
Calories 121kcal 97kcal Pigeon pea
Sugar 0.05g Pigeon pea
Fiber 6.7g 1g Pigeon pea
Calcium 43mg 2mg Pigeon pea
Iron 1.11mg 0.14mg Pigeon pea
Magnesium 46mg 5mg Pigeon pea
Phosphorus 119mg 8mg Pigeon pea
Potassium 384mg 10mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 5mg 5mg
Zinc 0.9mg 0.41mg Pigeon pea
Copper 0.269mg 0.049mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.501mg 0.262mg Pigeon pea
Selenium 2.9µg 5.6µg Glutinous rice
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Pigeon pea
Vitamin E 0.04mg Glutinous rice
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.02mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.013mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 0.29mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.215mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.026mg Pigeon pea
Folate 111µg 1µg Pigeon pea
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.023mg Pigeon pea
Threonine 0.239mg 0.072mg Pigeon pea
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.087mg Pigeon pea
Leucine 0.483mg 0.167mg Pigeon pea
Lysine 0.474mg 0.073mg Pigeon pea
Methionine 0.076mg 0.047mg Pigeon pea
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 0.108mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.292mg 0.123mg Pigeon pea
Histidine 0.241mg 0.047mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.083g 0.039g Glutinous rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.07g Glutinous rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 0.069g Pigeon pea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Glutinous rice
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
15%
Pigeon pea
3%
Glutinous rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
11%
Glutinous rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 76)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Glutinous rice
Glutinous rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.044g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)

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. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/nutrients
  2. Glutinous rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169711/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.