Buckwheat vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between buckwheat and pigeon pea
- Pigeon pea has more folate, fiber, copper, vitamin B1, potassium, and phosphorus than buckwheat.
- Pigeon pea's daily need coverage for folate is 24% more.
- Buckwheat has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of buckwheat is 51, while the glycemic index of pigeon pea is 22.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Buckwheat groats, roasted, 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 less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +514.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +336.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +38.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +84.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +70% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +24.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +31.8% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +20.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +12.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +54% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +265% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +51.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +692.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
19.94 g
Water:
75.63 g
Other:
0.43 g
Protein:
6.76 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
68.55 g
Other:
1.06 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +63.2% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +100% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +16.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +146.5% |
~equal in
Water
~68.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.134 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.188 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.083 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.205 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6166.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.1% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~0.205g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 14µg | 111µg | 24% |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 6.7g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.146mg | 0.269mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.146mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 88mg | 384mg | 9% |
| Protein | 3.38g | 6.76g | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 70mg | 119mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.403mg | 0.501mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 1.11mg | 4% |
| Choline | 20.1mg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 7mg | 43mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.61mg | 0.9mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.077mg | 0.05mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.039mg | 0.059mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.359mg | 0.319mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.94mg | 0.781mg | 1% |
| Calories | 92kcal | 121kcal | 1% |
| Selenium | 2.2µg | 2.9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Magnesium | 51mg | 46mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 19.94g | 23.25g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.62g | 0.38g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.24g | 16.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.9g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.134g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.188g | 0.205g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.049mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.129mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.127mg | 0.245mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.212mg | 0.483mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.172mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.044mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.133mg | 0.579mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.173mg | 0.292mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.079mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.1g | 0% |
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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
8%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.051g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 29)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
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.