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.
| 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% |
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 | +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% |
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:
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% |
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Water
~11.02g
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
0.406 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.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| 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 |
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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%
32%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
119%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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 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.