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Parmigiano-Reggiano vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Parmigiano-Reggiano and Pigeon pea raw

  • Parmigiano-Reggiano has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Phosphorus, however, Pigeon pea raw is higher in Folate, Copper, Manganese, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Pigeon pea raw covers your daily Folate needs 112% more than Parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Pigeon pea raw has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 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 more Calcium +753.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.6%
Contains more Zinc +40.2%
Contains more Selenium +115.9%
Contains more Iron +481.1%
Contains more Magnesium +381.6%
Contains more Potassium +1013.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +344.1%
Contains more Manganese +2007.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Contains more Calcium +753.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +98.6%
Contains more Zinc +40.2%
Contains more Selenium +115.9%
Contains more Iron +481.1%
Contains more Magnesium +381.6%
Contains more Potassium +1013.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.9%
Contains more Copper +344.1%
Contains more Manganese +2007.1%

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 +2060.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2500.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +477.6%
Contains more Folate +4460%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 161% 44% 56% 76% 66% 342% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2060.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +159.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2117.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2500.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +289.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +477.6%
Contains more Folate +4460%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1242.3%
Contains more Water +377.8%
Contains more Other +133.4%
Contains more Carbs +4482.5%
Equal in Protein - 21.7
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 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 Fats +1242.3%
Contains more Water +377.8%
Contains more Other +133.4%
Contains more Carbs +4482.5%
Equal in Protein - 21.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50716.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.2%
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +50716.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Parmigiano-Reggiano Pigeon pea raw Opinion
Net carbs 1.37g 47.78g Pigeon pea raw
Protein 20g 21.7g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 20g 1.49g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 1.37g 62.78g Pigeon pea raw
Calories 265kcal 343kcal Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 0g 15g Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 1109mg 130mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 0.9mg 5.23mg Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 38mg 183mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 729mg 367mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 125mg 1392mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 1529mg 17mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 3.87mg 2.76mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.238mg 1.057mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 0.085mg 1.791mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 17.7µg 8.2µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 605IU 28IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 160µg 1µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 15IU 0IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.643mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.486mg 0.187mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.114mg 2.965mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 0.325mg 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.283mg Pigeon pea raw
Folate 10µg 456µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B12 2.26µg 0µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.24mg 0.212mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 1.519mg 0.767mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 1.2mg 0.785mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 2.983mg 1.549mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 2.459mg 1.521mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.369mg 0.243mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 1.604mg 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 1.498mg 0.937mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.752mg 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw
Cholesterol 88mg 0mg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 13.317g 0.33g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 6.098g 0.012g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.462g 0.814g Pigeon pea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Parmigiano-Reggiano Pigeon pea raw
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
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
62%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1512mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.987g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.