Noodles vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between noodles and pigeon pea
- Noodles has more selenium, vitamin B1, and vitamin B3; however, pigeon pea is richer in fiber, copper, potassium, manganese, folate, and phosphorus.
- Noodles's daily need coverage for selenium is 38% more.
- Noodles has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of noodles is 50, while the glycemic index of pigeon pea is 22.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Noodles, egg, enriched, 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 more IronIron | +32.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +724.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +119% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +258.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +910.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +174.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +38.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +56.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +59% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +97.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +130.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +165.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +21.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +32.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.54 g
Fats:
2.07 g
Carbs:
25.16 g
Water:
67.73 g
Other:
0.5 g
Protein:
6.76 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
68.55 g
Other:
1.06 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +444.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +48.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +112% |
~equal in
Carbs
~23.25g
~equal in
Water
~68.55g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.419 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.552 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 | +19266.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +169.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -80.2% |
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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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 23.9µg | 2.9µg | 38% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 6.7g | 22% |
| Copper | 0.098mg | 0.269mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.289mg | 0.146mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 384mg | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 0mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.315mg | 0.501mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.077mg | 0.781mg | 8% |
| Folate | 84µg | 111µg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 46mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.136mg | 0.059mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 76mg | 119mg | 6% |
| Choline | 25.7mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.47mg | 1.11mg | 5% |
| Protein | 4.54g | 6.76g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Fats | 2.07g | 0.38g | 3% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 43mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.65mg | 0.9mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.552g | 0.205g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.419g | 0.083g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.263mg | 0.319mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.581g | 0.003g | 1% |
| Calories | 138kcal | 121kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 4IU | 0IU | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 6µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Carbs | 25.16g | 23.25g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.96g | 16.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.4g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.029g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.043mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.138mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.19mg | 0.245mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.365mg | 0.483mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.137mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.086mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.24mg | 0.579mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.22mg | 0.292mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.121mg | 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
20%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.336g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Noodles is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 mg)