Oatmeal vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Oatmeal and Pigeon pea
- Oatmeal has more Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin A, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B1, however, Pigeon pea is higher in Copper, Fiber, Folate, and Potassium.
- Oatmeal covers your daily Iron needs 61% more than Pigeon pea.
Food varieties used in this article are Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) 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 CalciumCalcium | +86% |
| Contains more IronIron | +436.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +11.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +72.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +76.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +529.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +307.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +45.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.8% |
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 | +14333.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +78.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +264.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +287.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +152.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.37 g
Fats:
1.36 g
Carbs:
11.67 g
Water:
84.03 g
Other:
0.57 g
Protein:
6.76 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
68.55 g
Other:
1.06 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +257.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +22.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +185.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +99.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +86% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.426 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 | +12933.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +107.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -63.3% |
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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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 68kcal | 121kcal |
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| Protein | 2.37g | 6.76g |
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| Fats | 1.36g | 0.38g |
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| Net carbs | 9.97g | 16.55g |
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| Carbs | 11.67g | 23.25g |
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| Magnesium | 26mg | 46mg |
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| Calcium | 80mg | 43mg |
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| Potassium | 61mg | 384mg |
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| Iron | 5.96mg | 1.11mg |
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| Sugar | 0.46g |
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| Fiber | 1.7g | 6.7g |
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| Copper | 0.066mg | 0.269mg |
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| Zinc | 0.62mg | 0.9mg |
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| Starch | 10.37g |
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| Phosphorus | 77mg | 119mg |
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| Sodium | 49mg | 5mg |
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| Vitamin A | 433IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin A | 130µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.07mg |
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| Manganese | 0.558mg | 0.501mg |
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| Selenium | 5µg | 2.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.26mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.215mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 3.025mg | 0.781mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.317mg | 0.319mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.29mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 44µg | 111µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0g |
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| Choline | 4.7mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.226g | 0.083g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.391g | 0.003g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.426g | 0.205g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.04mg | 0.066mg |
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| Threonine | 0.083mg | 0.239mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.105mg | 0.245mg |
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| Leucine | 0.2mg | 0.483mg |
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| Lysine | 0.135mg | 0.474mg |
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| Methionine | 0.04mg | 0.076mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.13mg | 0.579mg |
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| Valine | 0.151mg | 0.292mg |
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| Histidine | 0.057mg | 0.241mg |
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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
25%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.143g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.