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

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Differences between pigeon pea raw and spelt

  • Pigeon pea raw is higher in folate, copper, potassium, vitamin B1, fiber, magnesium, calcium, and iron; however, spelt is richer in manganese and vitamin B3.
  • Pigeon pea raw's daily need coverage for folate is 103% higher.
  • Pigeon pea raw has 5 times more calcium than spelt. While pigeon pea raw has 130mg of calcium, spelt has only 27mg.
  • Pigeon pea raw has a lower glycemic index (22) than spelt (63).

The food types used in this comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Spelt, uncooked.

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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%
Spelt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 97% 8.1% 34% 167% 170% 89% 172% 1% 389% 64%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +34.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +381.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +258.8%
Contains more IronIron +17.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +18.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -52.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~401mg

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%
Spelt
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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% 16% 0% 91% 26% 128% 64% 53% 0% 9% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +76.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +65.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23%
Contains more FolateFolate +913.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +130.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
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15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.9%
Contains more OtherOther +92.2%
Contains more FatsFats +63.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.8%
~equal in Water ~11.02g

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
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19% 21% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.406 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.258 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3608.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +54.5%

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 Spelt
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Spelt DV% diff.
Folate 456µg 45µg 103%
Copper 1.057mg 0.511mg 61%
Manganese 1.791mg 2.983mg 52%
Potassium 1392mg 388mg 30%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 6.843mg 24%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.364mg 23%
Starch 53.92g 22%
Fiber 15g 10.7g 17%
Protein 21.7g 14.57g 14%
Magnesium 183mg 136mg 11%
Calcium 130mg 27mg 10%
Iron 5.23mg 4.44mg 10%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.113mg 6%
Selenium 8.2µg 11.7µg 6%
Vitamin E 0.79mg 5%
Zinc 2.76mg 3.28mg 5%
Phosphorus 367mg 401mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.23mg 4%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 1.068mg 4%
Vitamin K 3.6µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 1.258g 3%
Carbs 62.78g 70.19g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 0.445g 1%
Fats 1.49g 2.43g 1%
Calories 343kcal 338kcal 0%
Net carbs 47.78g 59.49g N/A
Sugar 6.82g N/A
Sodium 17mg 8mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.33g 0.406g 0%
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.132mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0.443mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.552mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 1.07mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 0.409mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0.258mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.737mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.681mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.36mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Spelt
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
32%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea raw
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 richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.