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Wheat vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Wheat and Pigeon pea

  • Wheat has more Selenium, Manganese, Vitamin B3, Zinc, and Iron, while Pigeon pea has more Folate, Fiber, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Wheat's daily need coverage for Selenium is 53% higher.
  • Pigeon pea contains 3 times less Vitamin B3 than Wheat. Wheat contains 2.305mg of Vitamin B3, while Pigeon pea contains 0.781mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked 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.
Contains more Iron +58.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.5%
Contains more Zinc +104.4%
Contains more Manganese +105.6%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Contains more Calcium +377.8%
Contains more Potassium +134.1%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Copper +30%
Equal in Magnesium - 46
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 66% 35% 63% 15% 2% 51% 69% 135% 174%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Iron +58.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +23.5%
Contains more Zinc +104.4%
Contains more Manganese +105.6%
Contains more Selenium +1000%
Contains more Calcium +377.8%
Contains more Potassium +134.1%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Copper +30%
Equal in Magnesium - 46

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.
Wheat
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Contains more Vitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.7%
Contains more Folate +909.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 24% 7% 44% 0% 17% 9% 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% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 20% 12% 84% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +96.7%
Contains more Folate +909.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +118.4%
Contains more Carbs +18.7%
Contains more Protein +18.4%
Contains more Other +55.9%
Equal in Water - 68.55
6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 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 Fats +118.4%
Contains more Carbs +18.7%
Contains more Protein +18.4%
Contains more Other +55.9%
Equal in Water - 68.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.083
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.243 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2700%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.5%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.083

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 23.3g 16.55g Wheat
Protein 5.71g 6.76g Pigeon pea
Fats 0.83g 0.38g Wheat
Carbs 27.6g 23.25g Wheat
Calories 132kcal 121kcal Wheat
Sugar 3.07g Pigeon pea
Fiber 4.3g 6.7g Pigeon pea
Calcium 9mg 43mg Pigeon pea
Iron 1.76mg 1.11mg Wheat
Magnesium 48mg 46mg Wheat
Phosphorus 147mg 119mg Wheat
Potassium 164mg 384mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 8mg 5mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 1.84mg 0.9mg Wheat
Copper 0.207mg 0.269mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 1.03mg 0.501mg Wheat
Selenium 31.9µg 2.9µg Wheat
Vitamin A 4IU 3IU Wheat
Vitamin E 0.24mg Wheat
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.146mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.03mg 0.059mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B3 2.305mg 0.781mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.319mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 0.05mg Wheat
Folate 11µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Tryptophan 0.051mg 0.066mg Pigeon pea
Threonine 0.172mg 0.239mg Pigeon pea
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.245mg Pigeon pea
Leucine 0.432mg 0.483mg Pigeon pea
Lysine 0.161mg 0.474mg Pigeon pea
Methionine 0.097mg 0.076mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.3mg 0.579mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.267mg 0.292mg Pigeon pea
Histidine 0.147mg 0.241mg Pigeon pea
Trans Fat 0.002g 0g Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.077g 0.083g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.084g 0.003g Wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.243g 0.205g Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat 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
9%
Wheat
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
61%
Wheat
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.

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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/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.