Pigeon pea vs. Wild rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Pigeon pea and Wild rice
- Pigeon pea has more Folate, Fiber, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Iron, and Phosphorus, while Wild rice has more Vitamin B6.
- Pigeon pea's daily need coverage for Folate is 21% higher.
- Wild rice contains 14 times less Calcium than Pigeon pea. Pigeon pea contains 43mg of Calcium, while Wild rice contains 3mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Wild rice, cooked.
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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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Calcium
+1333.3%
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Iron
+85%
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Magnesium
+43.8%
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Phosphorus
+45.1%
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Potassium
+280.2%
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Copper
+122.3%
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Manganese
+77.7%
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Selenium
+262.5%
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Sodium
-40%
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Zinc
+48.9%
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Calcium
+1333.3%
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Iron
+85%
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Magnesium
+43.8%
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Phosphorus
+45.1%
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Potassium
+280.2%
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Copper
+122.3%
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Manganese
+77.7%
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Selenium
+262.5%
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-40%
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Zinc
+48.9%
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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Vitamin B1
+180.8%
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Vitamin B5
+107.1%
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Folate
+326.9%
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Vitamin B2
+47.5%
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Vitamin B3
+64.8%
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Vitamin B6
+170%
Equal in Vitamin A - 3
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Vitamin B1
+180.8%
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Vitamin B5
+107.1%
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Folate
+326.9%
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Vitamin B2
+47.5%
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Vitamin B3
+64.8%
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Vitamin B6
+170%
Equal in Vitamin A - 3
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+69.4%
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Fats
+11.8%
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+165%
Equal in Carbs - 21.34
Equal in Water - 73.93
Protein:
6.76 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
68.55 g
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1.06 g
Protein:
3.99 g
Fats:
0.34 g
Carbs:
21.34 g
Water:
73.93 g
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0.4 g
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Protein
+69.4%
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Fats
+11.8%
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+165%
Equal in Carbs - 21.34
Equal in Water - 73.93
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-41%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1566.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.213
Saturated Fat:
0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.205 g
Saturated Fat:
0.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.213 g
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Saturated Fat
-41%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1566.7%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.213
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lower in Sodium | |||
Lower in Saturated Fat | |||
Lower in price | |||
Lower in Sugar | |||
Lower in Glycemic Index | |||
Rich in minerals | |||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | Opinion | ||
Net carbs | 16.55g | 19.54g | |
Protein | 6.76g | 3.99g | |
Fats | 0.38g | 0.34g | |
Carbs | 23.25g | 21.34g | |
Calories | 121kcal | 101kcal | |
Fructose | 0.2g | ||
Sugar | 0.73g | ||
Fiber | 6.7g | 1.8g | |
Calcium | 43mg | 3mg | |
Iron | 1.11mg | 0.6mg | |
Magnesium | 46mg | 32mg | |
Phosphorus | 119mg | 82mg | |
Potassium | 384mg | 101mg | |
Sodium | 5mg | 3mg | |
Zinc | 0.9mg | 1.34mg | |
Copper | 0.269mg | 0.121mg | |
Manganese | 0.501mg | 0.282mg | |
Selenium | 2.9µg | 0.8µg | |
Vitamin A | 3IU | 3IU | |
Vitamin E | 0.24mg | ||
Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.052mg | |
Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.087mg | |
Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 1.287mg | |
Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 0.154mg | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.135mg | |
Folate | 111µg | 26µg | |
Vitamin K | 0.5µg | ||
Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.049mg | |
Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.127mg | |
Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.167mg | |
Leucine | 0.483mg | 0.276mg | |
Lysine | 0.474mg | 0.17mg | |
Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.119mg | |
Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0.195mg | |
Valine | 0.292mg | 0.232mg | |
Histidine | 0.241mg | 0.104mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.083g | 0.049g | |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.05g | |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.213g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wild rice contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wild rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.034g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wild rice is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in minerals
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.