Penne vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between penne and pigeon pea raw?
- Penne is higher in monounsaturated fat, yet pigeon pea raw is higher in iron, fiber, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Pigeon pea raw's daily need coverage for iron is 55% more.
- Penne has 83 times more monounsaturated fat than pigeon pea raw. While penne has 1g of monounsaturated fat, pigeon pea raw has only 0.012g.
- The amount of sodium in pigeon pea raw is lower.
- The glycemic index of pigeon pea raw is lower.
We used KASHI Three Cheese Penne, frozen, unprepared and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw types 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 | +510% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +46.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1041% |
| Contains more IronIron | +553.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +150.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +211% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
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.
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
5.7 g
Fats:
4 g
Carbs:
16.8 g
Water:
72.4 g
Other:
1.1 g
Protein:
21.7 g
Fats:
1.49 g
Carbs:
62.78 g
Water:
10.59 g
Other:
3.44 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +168.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +583.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +280.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +273.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +212.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.3 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.4 g
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 | +8233.3% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +103.5% |
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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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.057mg | 117% | |
| Folate | 456µg | 114% | |
| Manganese | 1.791mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 5.23mg | 55% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 54% | |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 15g | 49% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 1392mg | 37% |
| Magnesium | 30mg | 183mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus | 118mg | 367mg | 36% |
| Protein | 5.7g | 21.7g | 32% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 25% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 22% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 19% | |
| Carbs | 16.8g | 62.78g | 15% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 2.76mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 15% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 14% | |
| Calories | 126kcal | 343kcal | 11% |
| Sodium | 248mg | 17mg | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 2.3g | 0.33g | 9% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 130mg | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 12mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Fats | 4g | 1.49g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.4g | 0.814g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 1g | 0.012g | 2% |
| Net carbs | 14.1g | 47.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.9g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0.2g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.521mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.243mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0% |
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
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57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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135%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 231mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.97g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Penne is cheaper (difference - $1)