Barley vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between barley and pigeon pea raw
- Barley has more selenium and vitamin B3; however, pigeon pea raw is higher in folate, copper, potassium, iron, vitamin B5, phosphorus, magnesium, and calcium.
- Pigeon pea raw covers your daily folate needs 109% more than barley.
- Pigeon pea raw contains 5 times less selenium than barley. Barley contains 37.7µg of selenium, while pigeon pea raw contains 8.2µg.
Food varieties used in this article are Barley, hulled 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +359.8% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +37.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +293.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +208% |
| Contains more IronIron | +45.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +112.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +39% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +52.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +55.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +12.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +348.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +2300% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
12.48 g
Fats:
2.3 g
Carbs:
73.48 g
Water:
9.44 g
Other:
2.3 g
Protein:
21.7 g
Fats:
1.49 g
Carbs:
62.78 g
Water:
10.59 g
Other:
3.44 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +54.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +73.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +12.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.482 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.108 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.814 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2358.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +36.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -31.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 19µg | 456µg | 109% |
| Copper | 0.498mg | 1.057mg | 62% |
| Selenium | 37.7µg | 8.2µg | 54% |
| Potassium | 452mg | 1392mg | 28% |
| Iron | 3.6mg | 5.23mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.282mg | 1.266mg | 20% |
| Protein | 12.48g | 21.7g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 264mg | 367mg | 15% |
| Magnesium | 133mg | 183mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 130mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.604mg | 2.965mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 17.3g | 15g | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.285mg | 0.187mg | 8% |
| Manganese | 1.943mg | 1.791mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.57mg | 4% | |
| Carbs | 73.48g | 62.78g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.318mg | 0.283mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.108g | 0.814g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.2µg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.482g | 0.33g | 1% |
| Calories | 354kcal | 343kcal | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.295g | 0.012g | 1% |
| Fats | 2.3g | 1.49g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 56.18g | 47.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.8g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 2.77mg | 2.76mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.646mg | 0.643mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.208mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.424mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.456mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.848mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.465mg | 1.521mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.24mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.7mg | 1.858mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.612mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.281mg | 0.774mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
33%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
110%
135%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.152g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Barley is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)