Pigeon pea vs Barley - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Pigeon pea and Barley
- Pigeon pea has more Folate, Copper, Potassium, Iron, Vitamin B5, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Calcium, however Barley is higher in Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
- Pigeon pea covers your daily Folate needs 109% more than Barley.
- Barley contains 4 times less Vitamin B5 than Pigeon pea. Pigeon pea contains 1.266mg of Vitamin B5, while Barley contains 0.282mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Barley, hulled.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+293.9%
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Iron
+45.3%
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Magnesium
+37.6%
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Phosphorus
+39%
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Potassium
+208%
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Copper
+112.2%
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Sodium
-29.4%
Equal in Zinc - 2.77
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Calcium
+293.9%
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Iron
+45.3%
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Magnesium
+37.6%
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Phosphorus
+39%
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Potassium
+208%
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Copper
+112.2%
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Sodium
-29.4%
Equal in Zinc - 2.77
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+27.3%
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Vitamin B5
+348.9%
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Folate
+2300%
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Vitamin B2
+52.4%
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Vitamin B3
+55.3%
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Vitamin B6
+12.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.646
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Vitamin A
+27.3%
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Vitamin B5
+348.9%
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Folate
+2300%
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Vitamin B2
+52.4%
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Vitamin B3
+55.3%
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Vitamin B6
+12.4%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.646
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in glycemic index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 47.78g | 56.18g |
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| Protein | 21.7g | 12.48g |
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| Fats | 1.49g | 2.3g |
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| Carbs | 62.78g | 73.48g |
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| Calories | 343kcal | 354kcal |
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| Starch | g | g | |
| Fructose | g | g | |
| Sugar | g | 0.8g |
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| Fiber | 15g | 17.3g |
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| Calcium | 130mg | 33mg |
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| Iron | 5.23mg | 3.6mg |
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| Magnesium | 183mg | 133mg |
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| Phosphorus | 367mg | 264mg |
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| Potassium | 1392mg | 452mg |
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| Sodium | 17mg | 12mg |
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| Zinc | 2.76mg | 2.77mg |
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| Copper | 1.057mg | 0.498mg |
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| Vitamin A | 28IU | 22IU |
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| Vitamin E | mg | 0.57mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.646mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.285mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 4.604mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 0.282mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.318mg |
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| Folate | 456µg | 19µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin K | µg | 2.2µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.424mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0.456mg |
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| Leucine | 1.549mg | 0.848mg |
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| Lysine | 1.521mg | 0.465mg |
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| Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.24mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 0.7mg |
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| Valine | 0.937mg | 0.612mg |
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| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.281mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
| Trans Fat | 0g | g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.33g | 0.482g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.012g | 0.295g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 1.108g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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Mineral Summary Score
134
80
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
130%
75%
Carbohydrates
63%
73%
Fats
7%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.8g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.152g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Barley contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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.