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Pigeon pea vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pigeon pea and Pasta?

  • Pigeon pea is richer in Copper, Manganese, Folate, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, yet Pasta is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
  • Pigeon pea's daily need coverage for Copper is 20% higher.
  • Pigeon pea has 16 times more Potassium than Pasta. Pigeon pea has 384mg of Potassium, while Pasta has 24mg.

We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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 - 1.14
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 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
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 - 1.14

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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Pasta
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.1%
Contains more Folate +73.4%
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 +∞%
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% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +47.1%
Contains more Folate +73.4%
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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +31.3%
Contains more Other +241.9%
Contains more Fats +176.3%
Equal in Carbs - 24.93
Equal in Water - 68.56
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more Protein +31.3%
Contains more Other +241.9%
Contains more Fats +176.3%
Equal in Carbs - 24.93
Equal in Water - 68.56

Fat Type Comparison

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

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/nutrients
  2. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.