Pigeon pea raw vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pigeon pea raw and wheat ?
- Pigeon pea raw is higher in folate, copper, potassium, iron, and vitamin B1, yet wheat is higher in selenium, manganese, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and zinc.
- Wheat 's daily need coverage for selenium is 148% more.
- Pigeon pea raw has 11 times more folate than wheat . While pigeon pea raw has 456µg of folate, wheat has only 43µg.
- The glycemic index of pigeon pea raw is lower.
We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Wheat, durum types 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 | +27.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +282.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +223% |
| Contains more IronIron | +48.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +91.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +50.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +38.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +68.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +990.2% |
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 | +53.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +54.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +960.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +127.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +48.1% |
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:
13.68 g
Fats:
2.47 g
Carbs:
71.13 g
Water:
10.94 g
Other:
1.78 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +58.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +93.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +65.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.3% |
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Water
~10.94g
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
0.454 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.978 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2766.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.1% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 8.2µg | 89.4µg | 148% |
| Folate | 456µg | 43µg | 103% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% | |
| Copper | 1.057mg | 0.553mg | 56% |
| Manganese | 1.791mg | 3.012mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 1392mg | 431mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 6.738mg | 24% |
| Iron | 5.23mg | 3.52mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 508mg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.419mg | 19% |
| Protein | 21.7g | 13.68g | 16% |
| Zinc | 2.76mg | 4.16mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 34mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.419mg | 10% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 144mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 0.935mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.121mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 62.78g | 71.13g | 3% |
| Fats | 1.49g | 2.47g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.33g | 0.454g | 1% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 0.344g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 0.978g | 1% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 339kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 47.78g | 71.13g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.176mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.366mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0.533mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 0.934mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.521mg | 0.303mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.221mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0.594mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.322mg | 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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
168%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.124g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.