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Oat vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oat and Pigeon pea raw different?

  • Oat is higher in Manganese, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Vitamin B1, however, Pigeon pea raw is richer in Folate, Copper, Potassium, Fiber, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Oat is 136% higher.

Oats and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw 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.
Oat
Oat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 39% 123% 196% 352% 75% 157% 2.2% 234% 45%
Contains more ZincZinc +43.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +42.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +174.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +140.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +224.5%
Contains more IronIron +10.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +68.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~183mg

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.
Oat
Oat
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 1.7% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +208.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +137.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +714.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.266mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
Oat
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 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 FatsFats +363.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +28.5%
Contains more WaterWater +28.8%
Contains more OtherOther +100%
~equal in Carbs ~62.78g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
Oat
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +18050%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +211.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -72.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oat Pigeon pea raw Opinion
Calories 389kcal 343kcal Oat
Protein 16.89g 21.7g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 6.9g 1.49g Oat
Net carbs 55.67g 47.78g Oat
Carbs 66.27g 62.78g Oat
Magnesium 177mg 183mg Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 54mg 130mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 429mg 1392mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 4.72mg 5.23mg Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 10.6g 15g Pigeon pea raw
Copper 0.626mg 1.057mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 3.97mg 2.76mg Oat
Phosphorus 523mg 367mg Oat
Sodium 2mg 17mg Oat
Vitamin A 0IU 28IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 4.916mg 1.791mg Oat
Selenium 8.2µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.643mg Oat
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.187mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 2.965mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 1.266mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 0.283mg Pigeon pea raw
Folate 56µg 456µg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 1.217g 0.33g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 2.178g 0.012g Oat
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 0.814g Oat
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.212mg Oat
Threonine 0.575mg 0.767mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.785mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 1.284mg 1.549mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 0.701mg 1.521mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.312mg 0.243mg Oat
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg 0.937mg
Histidine 0.405mg 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Oat Pigeon pea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Oat
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oat
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.887g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Oat
Oat contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.

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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/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.