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Bulgur dry vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Bulgur dry and Pigeon pea

  • Bulgur dry has more Manganese, Magnesium, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B5, and Zinc, however, Pigeon pea has more Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Bulgur dry is 111% higher.
  • Pigeon pea has 7 times less Vitamin B6 than Bulgur dry. Bulgur dry has 0.342mg of Vitamin B6, while Pigeon pea has 0.05mg.

Food types used in this article are Bulgur, dry 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 +121.6%
Contains more Magnesium +256.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.1%
Contains more Zinc +114.4%
Contains more Copper +24.5%
Contains more Manganese +508.4%
Contains more Calcium +22.9%
Contains less Sodium -70.6%
Contains more Selenium +26.1%
Equal in Potassium - 384
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 93% 118% 129% 37% 3% 53% 112% 398% 13%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Iron +121.6%
Contains more Magnesium +256.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.1%
Contains more Zinc +114.4%
Contains more Copper +24.5%
Contains more Manganese +508.4%
Contains more Calcium +22.9%
Contains less Sodium -70.6%
Contains more Selenium +26.1%
Equal in Potassium - 384

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +554.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +584%
Contains more Folate +311.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 2% 0% 0% 59% 27% 96% 63% 79% 21% 0% 5%
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 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +58.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +94.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +554.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +227.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +584%
Contains more Folate +311.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +81.8%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +226.3%
Contains more Other +42.5%
Contains more Water +661.7%
12% 76% 9%
Protein: 12.29 g
Fats: 1.33 g
Carbs: 75.87 g
Water: 9 g
Other: 1.51 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 +81.8%
Contains more Fats +250%
Contains more Carbs +226.3%
Contains more Other +42.5%
Contains more Water +661.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5666.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +163.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%
25% 18% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.232 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.173 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.541 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5666.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +163.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bulgur dry Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 63.37g 16.55g Bulgur dry
Protein 12.29g 6.76g Bulgur dry
Fats 1.33g 0.38g Bulgur dry
Carbs 75.87g 23.25g Bulgur dry
Calories 342kcal 121kcal Bulgur dry
Sugar 0.41g Pigeon pea
Fiber 12.5g 6.7g Bulgur dry
Calcium 35mg 43mg Pigeon pea
Iron 2.46mg 1.11mg Bulgur dry
Magnesium 164mg 46mg Bulgur dry
Phosphorus 300mg 119mg Bulgur dry
Potassium 410mg 384mg Bulgur dry
Sodium 17mg 5mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 1.93mg 0.9mg Bulgur dry
Copper 0.335mg 0.269mg Bulgur dry
Manganese 3.048mg 0.501mg Bulgur dry
Selenium 2.3µg 2.9µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin A 9IU 3IU Bulgur dry
Vitamin E 0.06mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B1 0.232mg 0.146mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B2 0.115mg 0.059mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B3 5.114mg 0.781mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B5 1.045mg 0.319mg Bulgur dry
Vitamin B6 0.342mg 0.05mg Bulgur dry
Folate 27µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin K 1.9µg Bulgur dry
Tryptophan 0.19mg 0.066mg Bulgur dry
Threonine 0.354mg 0.239mg Bulgur dry
Isoleucine 0.455mg 0.245mg Bulgur dry
Leucine 0.83mg 0.483mg Bulgur dry
Lysine 0.339mg 0.474mg Pigeon pea
Methionine 0.19mg 0.076mg Bulgur dry
Phenylalanine 0.58mg 0.579mg Bulgur dry
Valine 0.554mg 0.292mg Bulgur dry
Histidine 0.285mg 0.241mg Bulgur dry
Saturated Fat 0.232g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.173g 0.003g Bulgur dry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.541g 0.205g Bulgur dry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Bulgur dry Pigeon pea
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
29%
Bulgur dry
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Bulgur dry
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.41g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.149g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bulgur dry
Bulgur dry is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Bulgur dry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170688/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.