Pigeon pea raw vs. Oats — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pigeon pea raw and oats different?
- Pigeon pea raw is higher in folate, copper, potassium, fiber, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3; however, oats are richer in manganese, phosphorus, zinc, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for oats is 136% higher.
- Pigeon pea raw contains 8 times more folate than oats. While pigeon pea raw contains 456µg of folate, oats contain only 56µg.
- Pigeon pea raw has a lower glycemic index (22) than oats (59).
Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Oats 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.
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +140.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +224.5% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +68.8% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +43.8% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.5% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +174.5% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +34.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +208.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +137.8% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +714.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +18.7% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Manganese | 1.791mg | 4.916mg | 136% |
Folate | 456µg | 56µg | 100% |
Copper | 1.057mg | 0.626mg | 48% |
Potassium | 1392mg | 429mg | 28% |
Phosphorus | 367mg | 523mg | 22% |
Fiber | 15g | 10.6g | 18% |
Selenium | 8.2µg | 15% | |
Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.119mg | 13% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 0.961mg | 13% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 2.535g | 11% |
Zinc | 2.76mg | 3.97mg | 11% |
Protein | 21.7g | 16.89g | 10% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.763mg | 10% |
Calcium | 130mg | 54mg | 8% |
Fats | 1.49g | 6.9g | 8% |
Iron | 5.23mg | 4.72mg | 6% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 2.178g | 5% |
Saturated fat | 0.33g | 1.217g | 4% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.139mg | 4% |
Calories | 343kcal | 389kcal | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 1.349mg | 2% |
Sodium | 17mg | 2mg | 1% |
Magnesium | 183mg | 177mg | 1% |
Carbs | 62.78g | 66.27g | 1% |
Net carbs | 47.78g | 55.67g | N/A |
Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.234mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.575mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0.694mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.284mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.521mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 0.895mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.937mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.405mg | 0% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.7 g
Fats:
1.49 g
Carbs:
62.78 g
Water:
10.59 g
Other:
3.44 g
Protein:
16.89 g
Fats:
6.9 g
Carbs:
66.27 g
Water:
8.22 g
Other:
1.72 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +28.5% |
Contains more WaterWater | +28.8% |
Contains more OtherOther | +100% |
Contains more FatsFats | +363.1% |
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Carbs
~66.27g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.814 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.217 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
2.535 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72.9% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +18050% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +211.4% |