Pigeon pea raw vs. Brown rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pigeon pea raw and brown rice different?
- Pigeon pea raw is higher than brown rice in folate, copper, iron, fiber, vitamin B1, potassium, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, and zinc.
- Pigeon pea raw covers your daily need for folate, 112% more than brown rice.
- Pigeon pea raw contains 16 times more potassium than brown rice. Pigeon pea raw contains 1392mg of potassium, while brown rice contains 86mg.
- Brown rice has a higher glycemic index (66) than pigeon pea raw (22).
Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Rice, brown, long-grain, cooked types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +369.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4233.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1518.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +833.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +897.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +288.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +256.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +83.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +41.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -76.5% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +261.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +171% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +233.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +130.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +4966.7% |
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:
2.74 g
Fats:
0.97 g
Carbs:
25.58 g
Water:
70.27 g
Other:
0.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +692% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +53.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +145.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +681.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +563.6% |
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
0.26 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.369 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.366 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +122.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -21.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2975% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 456µg | 9µg | 112% |
| Copper | 1.057mg | 0.106mg | 106% |
| Iron | 5.23mg | 0.56mg | 58% |
| Fiber | 15g | 1.6g | 54% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.178mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 1392mg | 86mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 103mg | 38% |
| Protein | 21.7g | 2.74g | 38% |
| Manganese | 1.791mg | 0.974mg | 36% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 39mg | 34% |
| Zinc | 2.76mg | 0.71mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 0.38mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 3mg | 13% |
| Carbs | 62.78g | 25.58g | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.123mg | 12% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 123kcal | 11% |
| Starch | 24.79g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.069mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 5.8µg | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 0.366g | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 2.561mg | 3% |
| Choline | 9.2mg | 2% | |
| Fats | 1.49g | 0.97g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 0.369g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.17mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 17mg | 4mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.78g | 23.98g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.24g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.2µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.33g | 0.26g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.095mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0.109mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 0.214mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.521mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.058mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0.151mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.011g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.355g | N/A |
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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
32%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
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 Sodium?
Brown rice contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brown rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.07g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)