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

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Summary of differences between pigeon pea raw and rye

  • Pigeon pea raw has more folate, copper, iron, vitamin B1, potassium, magnesium, and calcium, while rye has more manganese, selenium, and vitamin B3.
  • Pigeon pea raw covers your daily need for folate, 105% more than rye.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains 5 times more calcium than rye. While pigeon pea raw contains 130mg of calcium, rye contains only 24mg.
  • Pigeon pea raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pigeon pea raw is 22, while the glycemic index of rye is 34.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Rye grain.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 39% 123% 196% 352% 75% 157% 2.2% 234% 45%
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +66.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +441.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +172.9%
Contains more IronIron +98.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +188%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +43.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +69.5%
~equal in Zinc ~2.65mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~332mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
Rye
Rye
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +103.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.294mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Rye
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +109.9%
Contains more OtherOther +119.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +20.8%
~equal in Fats ~1.63g
~equal in Water ~10.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Rye
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -40.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1633.3%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.767g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Rye DV% diff.
Folate 456µg 38µg 105%
Copper 1.057mg 0.367mg 77%
Manganese 1.791mg 2.577mg 34%
Iron 5.23mg 2.63mg 33%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.316mg 27%
Potassium 1392mg 510mg 26%
Protein 21.7g 10.34g 23%
Magnesium 183mg 110mg 17%
Calcium 130mg 24mg 11%
Selenium 8.2µg 13.9µg 10%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 4.27mg 8%
Choline 30.4mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Phosphorus 367mg 332mg 5%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.251mg 5%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 1.456mg 4%
Carbs 62.78g 75.86g 4%
Zinc 2.76mg 2.65mg 1%
Sodium 17mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.294mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.33g 0.197g 1%
Calories 343kcal 338kcal 0%
Fats 1.49g 1.63g 0%
Net carbs 47.78g 60.76g N/A
Sugar 0.98g N/A
Fiber 15g 15.1g 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 0.208g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.767g 0%
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.435mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.189mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Rye
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
57%
Pigeon pea raw
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rye
Rye is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.133g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/nutrients
  2. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.