Hummus vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between hummus and pigeon pea
- Hummus has more copper, iron, manganese, vitamin B6, zinc, phosphorus, and magnesium; however, pigeon pea is richer in folate.
- Hummus covers your daily copper needs 29% more than pigeon pea.
- Pigeon pea has 76 times less sodium than hummus. Hummus has 379mg of sodium, while pigeon pea has 5mg.
- Pigeon pea has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pigeon pea is 22, while the glycemic index of hummus is 6.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Hummus, commercial 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +54.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +119.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +95.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +103.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +47.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +54.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +13.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +68.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +23.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +34.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +141.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.9 g
Fats:
9.6 g
Carbs:
14.29 g
Water:
66.59 g
Other:
1.62 g
Protein:
6.76 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
68.55 g
Other:
1.06 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2426.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +52.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +62.7% |
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Water
~68.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.437 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
3.613 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 | +134533.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1662.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.2% |
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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| Copper | 0.527mg | 0.269mg | 29% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 3.613g | 0.205g | 23% |
| Iron | 2.44mg | 1.11mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 5mg | 16% |
| Fats | 9.6g | 0.38g | 14% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 0.05mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.773mg | 0.501mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.039g | 0.003g | 10% |
| Zinc | 1.83mg | 0.9mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 176mg | 119mg | 8% |
| Folate | 83µg | 111µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 71mg | 46mg | 6% |
| Saturated fat | 1.437g | 0.083g | 6% |
| Potassium | 228mg | 384mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.132mg | 0.319mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 6g | 6.7g | 3% |
| Carbs | 14.29g | 23.25g | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.18mg | 0.146mg | 3% |
| Protein | 7.9g | 6.76g | 2% |
| Calories | 166kcal | 121kcal | 2% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 2.6µg | 2.9µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.582mg | 0.781mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 8.29g | 16.55g | N/A |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.064mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.483mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.474mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.292mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.241mg | 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
14%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
64%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.354g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hummus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Hummus is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.