Millet flour vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Millet flour and Pigeon pea different?
- Millet flour has more Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B3, Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Magnesium than Pigeon pea.
- Daily need coverage for Selenium from Millet flour is 54% higher.
- Millet flour contains 8 times more Vitamin B3 than Pigeon pea. While Millet flour contains 6.02mg of Vitamin B3, Pigeon pea contains only 0.781mg.
Millet flour and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties used in this article.
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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 | +158.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +255% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +98.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +192.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +139.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1027.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +207.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +71.4% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +182.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +670.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +297.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +644% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +164.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
10.75 g
Fats:
4.25 g
Carbs:
75.12 g
Water:
8.67 g
Other:
1.21 g
Protein:
6.76 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
68.55 g
Other:
1.06 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +59% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1018.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +223.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +690.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.536 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.618 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 | +30700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1177.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -84.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 382kcal | 121kcal |
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| Protein | 10.75g | 6.76g |
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| Fats | 4.25g | 0.38g |
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| Net carbs | 71.62g | 16.55g |
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| Carbs | 75.12g | 23.25g |
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| Magnesium | 119mg | 46mg |
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| Calcium | 14mg | 43mg |
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| Potassium | 224mg | 384mg |
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| Iron | 3.94mg | 1.11mg |
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| Sugar | 1.66g |
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| Fiber | 3.5g | 6.7g |
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| Copper | 0.535mg | 0.269mg |
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| Zinc | 2.63mg | 0.9mg |
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| Starch | 69.88g |
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| Phosphorus | 285mg | 119mg |
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| Sodium | 4mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.11mg |
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| Manganese | 1.002mg | 0.501mg |
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| Selenium | 32.7µg | 2.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.413mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.073mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.02mg | 0.781mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.267mg | 0.319mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.372mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.8µg |
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| Folate | 42µg | 111µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.536g | 0.083g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.924g | 0.003g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 2.618g | 0.205g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.066mg |
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| Threonine | 0.354mg | 0.239mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.473mg | 0.245mg |
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| Leucine | 1.537mg | 0.483mg |
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| Lysine | 0.144mg | 0.474mg |
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| Methionine | 0.319mg | 0.076mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.675mg | 0.579mg |
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| Valine | 0.584mg | 0.292mg |
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| Histidine | 0.257mg | 0.241mg |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.044g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.002g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 2.549g |
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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%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.453g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Millet flour is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet flour contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet flour is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Millet flour is relatively richer in minerals
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.