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Pigeon pea vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pigeon pea and Wheat gluten

  • Pigeon pea has more Folate, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B5, however, Wheat gluten has more Selenium, Iron, Phosphorus, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Wheat gluten is 67% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Vital wheat gluten.

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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 Magnesium +84%
Contains more Potassium +284%
Contains less Sodium -82.8%
Contains more Copper +47.8%
Contains more Calcium +230.2%
Contains more Iron +368.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.5%
Contains more Selenium +1269%
Equal in Zinc - 0.85
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 43% 195% 18% 112% 9% 4% 24% 61% 0% 217%
Contains more Magnesium +84%
Contains more Potassium +284%
Contains less Sodium -82.8%
Contains more Copper +47.8%
Contains more Calcium +230.2%
Contains more Iron +368.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +118.5%
Contains more Selenium +1269%
Equal in Zinc - 0.85

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +68.6%
Contains more Water +736%
Contains more Protein +1011.8%
Contains more Fats +386.8%
Equal in Other - 1
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Carbs +68.6%
Contains more Water +736%
Contains more Protein +1011.8%
Contains more Fats +386.8%
Equal in Other - 1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +295.1%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
22% 13% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.272 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.81 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +295.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Wheat gluten Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 13.19g Pigeon pea
Protein 6.76g 75.16g Wheat gluten
Fats 0.38g 1.85g Wheat gluten
Carbs 23.25g 13.79g Pigeon pea
Calories 121kcal 370kcal Wheat gluten
Fiber 6.7g 0.6g Pigeon pea
Calcium 43mg 142mg Wheat gluten
Iron 1.11mg 5.2mg Wheat gluten
Magnesium 46mg 25mg Pigeon pea
Phosphorus 119mg 260mg Wheat gluten
Potassium 384mg 100mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 5mg 29mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.9mg 0.85mg Pigeon pea
Copper 0.269mg 0.182mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.501mg Pigeon pea
Selenium 2.9µg 39.7µg Wheat gluten
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Pigeon pea
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 0mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0mg Pigeon pea
Folate 111µg 0µg 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 0.272g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.156g Wheat gluten
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 0.81g Wheat gluten

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Wheat gluten
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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.189g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.