Pigeon pea raw vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between pigeon pea raw and rice?
- Rice has less copper, folate, fiber, manganese, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, potassium, and zinc than pigeon pea raw.
- Pigeon pea raw's daily need coverage for copper is 110% higher.
- Pigeon pea raw has 40 times more potassium than rice. Pigeon pea raw has 1392mg of potassium, while rice has 35mg.
- Pigeon pea raw has a lower glycemic index than rice.
We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked types in this comparison.
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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 | +1425% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3877.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +335.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1431.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +463.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +753.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +279.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +294.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1338.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +100.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +224.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +204.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +686.2% |
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:
2.69 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
28.17 g
Water:
68.44 g
Other:
0.42 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +706.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +432.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +122.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +719% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +546.3% |
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
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +971.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +633.3% |
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 Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.057mg | 0.069mg | 110% |
| Folate | 456µg | 58µg | 100% |
| Fiber | 15g | 0.4g | 58% |
| Manganese | 1.791mg | 0.472mg | 57% |
| Iron | 5.23mg | 1.2mg | 50% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 43mg | 46% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 12mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.163mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 1392mg | 35mg | 40% |
| Protein | 21.7g | 2.69g | 38% |
| Zinc | 2.76mg | 0.49mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 0.39mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.093mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.013mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 62.78g | 28.17g | 12% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 10mg | 12% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 130kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 1.476mg | 9% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 0.076g | 5% |
| Fats | 1.49g | 0.28g | 2% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.33g | 0.077g | 1% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 7.5µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.78g | 27.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 0% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.521mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.063mg | 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
57%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.253g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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 contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)