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Pigeon pea vs. Hummus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pigeon pea and Hummus

  • Pigeon pea has more Folate, however, Hummus is richer in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Phosphorus, and Magnesium.
  • Hummus covers your daily Copper needs 29% more than Pigeon pea.
  • Pigeon pea contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Hummus, commercial.

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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 +13.2%
Contains more Potassium +68.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Selenium +11.5%
Contains more Iron +119.8%
Contains more Magnesium +54.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.9%
Contains more Zinc +103.3%
Contains more Copper +95.9%
Contains more Manganese +54.3%
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 12% 92% 51% 76% 21% 50% 50% 176% 101% 15%
Contains more Calcium +13.2%
Contains more Potassium +68.4%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Selenium +11.5%
Contains more Iron +119.8%
Contains more Magnesium +54.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +47.9%
Contains more Zinc +103.3%
Contains more Copper +95.9%
Contains more Manganese +54.3%

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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Hummus
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.7%
Contains more Folate +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.064
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 2% 0% 0% 0% 45% 15% 11% 8% 47% 63% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +141.7%
Contains more Folate +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +300%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.064

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +62.7%
Contains more Protein +16.9%
Contains more Fats +2426.3%
Contains more Other +52.8%
Equal in Water - 66.59
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
8% 10% 14% 67%
Protein: 7.9 g
Fats: 9.6 g
Carbs: 14.29 g
Water: 66.59 g
Other: 1.62 g
Contains more Carbs +62.7%
Contains more Protein +16.9%
Contains more Fats +2426.3%
Contains more Other +52.8%
Equal in Water - 66.59

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134533.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1662.4%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.437 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.613 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +134533.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1662.4%

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 Hummus
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Hummus Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 8.29g Pigeon pea
Protein 6.76g 7.9g Hummus
Fats 0.38g 9.6g Hummus
Carbs 23.25g 14.29g Pigeon pea
Calories 121kcal 166kcal Hummus
Fiber 6.7g 6g Pigeon pea
Calcium 43mg 38mg Pigeon pea
Iron 1.11mg 2.44mg Hummus
Magnesium 46mg 71mg Hummus
Phosphorus 119mg 176mg Hummus
Potassium 384mg 228mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 5mg 379mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.9mg 1.83mg Hummus
Copper 0.269mg 0.527mg Hummus
Manganese 0.501mg 0.773mg Hummus
Selenium 2.9µg 2.6µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin A 3IU 30IU Hummus
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.18mg Hummus
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.064mg Hummus
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 0.582mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.132mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.2mg Hummus
Folate 111µg 83µg Pigeon pea
Tryptophan 0.066mg Pigeon pea
Threonine 0.239mg Pigeon pea
Isoleucine 0.245mg Pigeon pea
Leucine 0.483mg Pigeon pea
Lysine 0.474mg Pigeon pea
Methionine 0.076mg Pigeon pea
Phenylalanine 0.579mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.292mg Pigeon pea
Histidine 0.241mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.083g 1.437g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 4.039g Hummus
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 3.613g Hummus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pigeon pea Hummus
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
16%
Hummus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
64%
Hummus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.354g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus
Hummus 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. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/nutrients
  2. Hummus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174289/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.