Pigeon pea vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pigeon pea and arborio rice
- Pigeon pea has more copper, folate, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and manganese; however, arborio rice is higher in selenium.
- Pigeon pea covers your daily copper needs 22% more than arborio rice.
- Arborio rice contains 43 times less calcium than pigeon pea. Pigeon pea contains 43mg of calcium, while arborio rice contains 1mg.
- The glycemic index of arborio rice is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked.
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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 | +475% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +4200% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1376.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +273.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +125% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +260.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +158.6% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +268.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +88.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +91.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +18% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.76 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
68.55 g
Other:
1.06 g
Protein:
2.36 g
Fats:
0.19 g
Carbs:
28.73 g
Water:
68.53 g
Other:
0.19 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +186.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +100% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +457.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +23.6% |
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Water
~68.53g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.083 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.205 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.05 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +310% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -38.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1833.3% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 27% | |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.072mg | 22% |
| Folate | 111µg | 59µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 119mg | 33mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 26mg | 11% |
| Protein | 6.76g | 2.36g | 9% |
| Magnesium | 46mg | 8mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 2.9µg | 7.5µg | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.501mg | 0.357mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 0.9mg | 0.4mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 1.493mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 1.46mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 1mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.016mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 0.397mg | 2% |
| Carbs | 23.25g | 28.73g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.164mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.059mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.05g | 1% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 130kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.55g | 28.73g | N/A |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.083g | 0.051g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.058g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.102mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.483mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.474mg | 0.085mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0.126mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.292mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.241mg | 0.056mg | 0% |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.032g)
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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)
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.