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Pigeon pea vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pigeon pea and Khorasan wheat

  • The amount of Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Magnesium, and Fiber in Khorasan wheat is higher than in Pigeon pea.
  • Khorasan wheat covers your daily Selenium needs 143% more than Pigeon pea.

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

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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 +95.5%
Contains more Iron +239.6%
Contains more Magnesium +182.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.9%
Contains more Zinc +308.9%
Contains more Copper +88.1%
Contains more Manganese +445.9%
Contains more Selenium +2710.3%
Equal in Potassium - 403
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 7% 142% 93% 156% 36% 1% 101% 169% 357% 445%
Contains more Calcium +95.5%
Contains more Iron +239.6%
Contains more Magnesium +182.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +205.9%
Contains more Zinc +308.9%
Contains more Copper +88.1%
Contains more Manganese +445.9%
Contains more Selenium +2710.3%
Equal in Potassium - 403
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 +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +287.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +716.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +418%
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 1% 13% 0% 0% 142% 43% 120% 57% 60% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +287.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +211.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +716.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +418%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +519.2%
Contains more Protein +115.1%
Contains more Fats +460.5%
Contains more Carbs +203.6%
Contains more Other +58.5%
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more Water +519.2%
Contains more Protein +115.1%
Contains more Fats +460.5%
Contains more Carbs +203.6%
Contains more Other +58.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202.9%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.621 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +7000%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Khorasan wheat Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 59.48g Khorasan wheat
Protein 6.76g 14.54g Khorasan wheat
Fats 0.38g 2.13g Khorasan wheat
Carbs 23.25g 70.58g Khorasan wheat
Calories 121kcal 337kcal Khorasan wheat
Starch 52.41g Khorasan wheat
Fructose 0.11g Khorasan wheat
Sugar 7.84g Pigeon pea
Fiber 6.7g 11.1g Khorasan wheat
Calcium 43mg 22mg Pigeon pea
Iron 1.11mg 3.77mg Khorasan wheat
Magnesium 46mg 130mg Khorasan wheat
Phosphorus 119mg 364mg Khorasan wheat
Potassium 384mg 403mg Khorasan wheat
Sodium 5mg 5mg
Zinc 0.9mg 3.68mg Khorasan wheat
Copper 0.269mg 0.506mg Khorasan wheat
Manganese 0.501mg 2.735mg Khorasan wheat
Selenium 2.9µg 81.5µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 3IU 10IU Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin E 0.61mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.566mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.184mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 6.375mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.949mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.259mg Khorasan wheat
Folate 111µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin K 1.8µg Khorasan wheat
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.13mg Khorasan wheat
Threonine 0.239mg 0.442mg Khorasan wheat
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.566mg Khorasan wheat
Leucine 0.483mg 1.112mg Khorasan wheat
Lysine 0.474mg 0.416mg Pigeon pea
Methionine 0.076mg 0.251mg Khorasan wheat
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 0.772mg Khorasan wheat
Valine 0.292mg 0.687mg Khorasan wheat
Histidine 0.241mg 0.379mg Khorasan wheat
Trans Fat 0g 0.005g Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.083g 0.196g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.213g Khorasan wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 0.621g Khorasan wheat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g Khorasan wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Khorasan wheat
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
36%
Khorasan wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
150%
Khorasan wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.113g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/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.