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Pigeon pea vs. Oat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pigeon pea and Oat

  • Pigeon pea has more Folate, however, Oat is richer in Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Zinc, Vitamin B5, and Fiber.
  • Oat covers your daily Manganese needs 192% more than Pigeon pea.
  • Oat has 2 times less Folate than Pigeon pea. Pigeon pea has 111µg of Folate, while Oat has 56µg.

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

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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.
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Oat
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 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 177% 127% 225% 38% 1% 109% 209% 642% 0%
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.
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Oat
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +98.2%
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%
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% 0% 0% 0% 191% 33% 19% 81% 28% 43% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +98.2%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Oat
Contains more Water +733.9%
Contains more Protein +149.9%
Contains more Fats +1715.8%
Contains more Carbs +185%
Contains more Other +62.3%
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
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
Contains more Water +733.9%
Contains more Protein +149.9%
Contains more Fats +1715.8%
Contains more Carbs +185%
Contains more Other +62.3%

Fat Type Comparison

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

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Oat
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
33%
Oat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
154%
Oat

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. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/nutrients
  2. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.