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Rye vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rye and Pigeon pea

  • Rye has more Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, however, Pigeon pea has more Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Rye is 90% higher.
  • Pigeon pea has 6 times less Vitamin B6 than Rye. Rye has 0.294mg of Vitamin B6, while Pigeon pea has 0.05mg.

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

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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.
Rye
9
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Contains more Iron +136.9%
Contains more Magnesium +139.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +179%
Contains more Potassium +32.8%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +194.4%
Contains more Copper +36.4%
Contains more Manganese +414.4%
Contains more Selenium +379.3%
Contains more Calcium +79.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 99% 79% 143% 45% 1% 73% 123% 337% 76%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Iron +136.9%
Contains more Magnesium +139.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +179%
Contains more Potassium +32.8%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +194.4%
Contains more Copper +36.4%
Contains more Manganese +414.4%
Contains more Selenium +379.3%
Contains more Calcium +79.2%

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.
Rye
8
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Contains more Vitamin A +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +325.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +356.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +488%
Contains more Folate +192.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 17% 0% 0% 79% 58% 81% 88% 68% 29% 0% 15%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +325.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +356.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +488%
Contains more Folate +192.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
4
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Contains more Protein +53%
Contains more Fats +328.9%
Contains more Carbs +226.3%
Contains more Other +48.1%
Contains more Water +546.7%
10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Protein +53%
Contains more Fats +328.9%
Contains more Carbs +226.3%
Contains more Other +48.1%
Contains more Water +546.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
2
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Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6833.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +274.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.9%
17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.767 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6833.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +274.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -57.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rye Pigeon pea
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 60.76g 16.55g Rye
Protein 10.34g 6.76g Rye
Fats 1.63g 0.38g Rye
Carbs 75.86g 23.25g Rye
Calories 338kcal 121kcal Rye
Fructose 0.11g Rye
Sugar 0.98g Pigeon pea
Fiber 15.1g 6.7g Rye
Calcium 24mg 43mg Pigeon pea
Iron 2.63mg 1.11mg Rye
Magnesium 110mg 46mg Rye
Phosphorus 332mg 119mg Rye
Potassium 510mg 384mg Rye
Sodium 2mg 5mg Rye
Zinc 2.65mg 0.9mg Rye
Copper 0.367mg 0.269mg Rye
Manganese 2.577mg 0.501mg Rye
Selenium 13.9µg 2.9µg Rye
Vitamin A 11IU 3IU Rye
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Rye
Vitamin E 0.85mg Rye
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.146mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.059mg Rye
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 0.781mg Rye
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 0.319mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.05mg Rye
Folate 38µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin K 5.9µg Rye
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.066mg Rye
Threonine 0.289mg 0.239mg Rye
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0.245mg Pigeon pea
Leucine 0.563mg 0.483mg Rye
Lysine 0.286mg 0.474mg Pigeon pea
Methionine 0.153mg 0.076mg Rye
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0.579mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.317mg 0.292mg Rye
Histidine 0.189mg 0.241mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.197g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.208g 0.003g Rye
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 0.205g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye Pigeon pea
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
36%
Rye
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/nutrients
  2. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/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.