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

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A recap on differences between Pasta and Pigeon pea raw

  • Pasta has less Copper, Folate, Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Zinc.
  • Pigeon pea raw covers your daily Copper needs 107% more than Pasta.

Food varieties used in this article are Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw.

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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.
Pasta
Pasta
1
:
9
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
Contains more Calcium +2066.7%
Contains more Iron +358.8%
Contains more Magnesium +916.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +482.5%
Contains more Potassium +5700%
Contains more Zinc +392.9%
Contains more Copper +1036.6%
Contains more Manganese +699.6%
Pasta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 43% 13% 27% 3% 1% 16% 31% 30% 0%
Pigeon pea raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
Contains more Calcium +2066.7%
Contains more Iron +358.8%
Contains more Magnesium +916.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +482.5%
Contains more Potassium +5700%
Contains more Zinc +392.9%
Contains more Copper +1036.6%
Contains more Manganese +699.6%

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.
Pasta
Pasta
1
:
8
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +198.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +591.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +732.4%
Contains more Folate +612.5%
Pasta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 53% 35% 19% 11% 8% 48% 18% 0%
Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 161% 44% 56% 76% 66% 342% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +40%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +198.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +591.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +732.4%
Contains more Folate +612.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
1
:
4
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Water +547.4%
Contains more Protein +321.4%
Contains more Fats +41.9%
Contains more Carbs +151.8%
Contains more Other +1009.7%
Pasta
5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Pigeon pea raw
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 Water +547.4%
Contains more Protein +321.4%
Contains more Fats +41.9%
Contains more Carbs +151.8%
Contains more Other +1009.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pasta
Pasta
2
:
1
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +933.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.7%
Pasta
21% 18% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.429 g
Pigeon pea raw
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -54.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +933.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +89.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pasta Pigeon pea raw Opinion
Net carbs 24.93g 47.78g Pigeon pea raw
Protein 5.15g 21.7g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 1.05g 1.49g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 24.93g 62.78g Pigeon pea raw
Calories 131kcal 343kcal Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 6mg 130mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 1.14mg 5.23mg Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 18mg 183mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 63mg 367mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 24mg 1392mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 6mg 17mg Pasta
Zinc 0.56mg 2.76mg Pigeon pea raw
Copper 0.093mg 1.057mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 0.224mg 1.791mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 8.2µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 20IU 28IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 1µg Pasta
Vitamin B1 0.209mg 0.643mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.187mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B3 0.992mg 2.965mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 0.183mg 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.283mg Pigeon pea raw
Folate 64µg 456µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B12 0.14µg 0µg Pasta
Tryptophan 0.065mg 0.212mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.134mg 0.767mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.197mg 0.785mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 0.348mg 1.549mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 0.097mg 1.521mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.079mg 0.243mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 0.247mg 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.217mg 0.937mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.103mg 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.15g 0.33g Pasta
Monounsaturated Fat 0.124g 0.012g Pasta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.429g 0.814g Pigeon pea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pasta Pigeon pea raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
16%
Pasta
62%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Pasta
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.