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Arborio rice vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between arborio rice and pigeon pea raw

  • Arborio rice contains less copper, folate, manganese, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B1, zinc, and vitamin B5 than pigeon pea raw.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for pigeon pea raw is 109% higher.
  • Arborio rice has a higher glycemic index than pigeon pea raw.

Food types used in this article are Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 0.3% 2.3% 55% 24% 11% 14% 0% 47% 41%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 39% 123% 196% 352% 75% 157% 2.2% 234% 45%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +2187.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +12900%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +5253.8%
Contains more IronIron +258.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1368.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +590%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1012.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +401.7%
~equal in Selenium ~8.2µg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 41% 3.7% 28% 24% 14% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +292.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1068.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +98.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +218.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +379.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +672.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Contains more WaterWater +547.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +819.5%
Contains more FatsFats +684.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +118.5%
Contains more OtherOther +1710.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
32% 36% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
29% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +383.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1528%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Arborio rice Pigeon pea raw DV% diff.
Copper 0.072mg 1.057mg 109%
Folate 59µg 456µg 99%
Manganese 0.357mg 1.791mg 62%
Fiber 15g 60%
Phosphorus 33mg 367mg 48%
Iron 1.46mg 5.23mg 47%
Magnesium 8mg 183mg 42%
Vitamin B1 0.164mg 0.643mg 40%
Potassium 26mg 1392mg 40%
Protein 2.36g 21.7g 39%
Zinc 0.4mg 2.76mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.059mg 0.283mg 17%
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 1.266mg 17%
Calcium 1mg 130mg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.016mg 0.187mg 13%
Calories 130kcal 343kcal 11%
Carbs 28.73g 62.78g 11%
Vitamin B3 1.493mg 2.965mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.05g 0.814g 5%
Fats 0.19g 1.49g 2%
Saturated fat 0.051g 0.33g 1%
Selenium 7.5µg 8.2µg 1%
Sodium 0mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 28.73g 47.78g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.058g 0.012g 0%
Tryptophan 0.027mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.084mg 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.102mg 0.785mg 0%
Leucine 0.195mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.085mg 1.521mg 0%
Methionine 0.056mg 0.243mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.126mg 1.858mg 0%
Valine 0.144mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.056mg 0.774mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Arborio rice Pigeon pea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
12%
Arborio rice
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Arborio rice
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.279g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)

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. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/nutrients
  2. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/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.