Pigeon pea raw vs. Wild rice raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pigeon pea raw and wild rice raw different?
- Pigeon pea raw is higher in folate, copper, vitamin B1, iron, fiber, potassium, manganese, and calcium; however, wild rice raw is richer in zinc and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for folate for pigeon pea raw is 90% higher.
- Pigeon pea raw contains 6 times more calcium than wild rice raw. While pigeon pea raw contains 130mg of calcium, wild rice raw contains only 21mg.
- Pigeon pea raw has a lower glycemic index (22) than wild rice raw (57).
Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Wild rice, raw are the varieties 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 CalciumCalcium | +519% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +226% |
| Contains more IronIron | +166.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +101.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +192.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +115.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -58.8% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +459.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +17.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +40.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +127.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +38.2% |
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:
14.73 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
74.9 g
Water:
7.76 g
Other:
1.53 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +47.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +38% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +36.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +124.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.3% |
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
0.156 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.159 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.676 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +20.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -52.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1225% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 456µg | 95µg | 90% |
| Copper | 1.057mg | 0.524mg | 59% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.115mg | 44% |
| Iron | 5.23mg | 1.96mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 15g | 6.2g | 35% |
| Zinc | 2.76mg | 5.96mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 1392mg | 427mg | 28% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 6.733mg | 24% |
| Manganese | 1.791mg | 1.329mg | 20% |
| Protein | 21.7g | 14.73g | 14% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 21mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 2.8µg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 433mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.391mg | 8% |
| Choline | 35mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.262mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.82mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 1.074mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 62.78g | 74.9g | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 1.9µg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 0.676g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.33g | 0.156g | 1% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 357kcal | 1% |
| Fats | 1.49g | 1.08g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 177mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.78g | 68.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.5g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 17mg | 7mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 0.159g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.179mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.469mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0.618mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.018mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.521mg | 0.629mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 0.721mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0.858mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.384mg | 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%
37%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
96%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wild rice raw contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wild rice raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.174g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wild rice raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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)
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.