Pigeon pea vs Buckwheat - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Pigeon pea and Buckwheat
- Pigeon pea is higher than Buckwheat in Folate, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, and Zinc.
- Pigeon pea's daily need coverage for Folate is 111% higher.
- Pigeon pea has 16 times more Vitamin B1 than Buckwheat. While Pigeon pea has 0.643mg of Vitamin B1, Buckwheat has only 0.04mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Buckwheat groats, roasted, 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+1757.1%
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Iron
+553.8%
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Magnesium
+258.8%
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Phosphorus
+424.3%
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Potassium
+1481.8%
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Zinc
+352.5%
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Copper
+624%
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Sodium
-76.5%
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Calcium
+1757.1%
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Iron
+553.8%
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Magnesium
+258.8%
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Phosphorus
+424.3%
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Potassium
+1481.8%
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Zinc
+352.5%
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Copper
+624%
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Sodium
-76.5%
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
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1507.5%
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Vitamin B2
+379.5%
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Vitamin B3
+215.4%
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Vitamin B5
+252.6%
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Vitamin B6
+267.5%
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Folate
+3157.1%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+1507.5%
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Vitamin B2
+379.5%
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Vitamin B3
+215.4%
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Vitamin B5
+252.6%
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Vitamin B6
+267.5%
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Folate
+3157.1%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+542%
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Fats
+140.3%
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Carbs
+214.8%
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Other
+700%
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Water
+614.2%
Protein:
21.7 g
Fats:
1.49 g
Carbs:
62.78 g
Water:
10.59 g
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3.44 g
Protein:
3.38 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
19.94 g
Water:
75.63 g
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0.43 g
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Protein
+542%
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Fats
+140.3%
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Carbs
+214.8%
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+700%
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Water
+614.2%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+333%
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Saturated Fat
-59.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1466.7%
Saturated Fat:
0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.814 g
Saturated Fat:
0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.188 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+333%
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Saturated Fat
-59.4%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+1466.7%
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 Sugar |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 47.78g | 17.24g |
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Protein | 21.7g | 3.38g |
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Fats | 1.49g | 0.62g |
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Carbs | 62.78g | 19.94g |
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Calories | 343kcal | 92kcal |
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Fructose | 0.1g |
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Sugar | 0.9g |
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Fiber | 15g | 2.7g |
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Calcium | 130mg | 7mg |
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Iron | 5.23mg | 0.8mg |
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Magnesium | 183mg | 51mg |
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Phosphorus | 367mg | 70mg |
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Potassium | 1392mg | 88mg |
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Sodium | 17mg | 4mg |
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Zinc | 2.76mg | 0.61mg |
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Copper | 1.057mg | 0.146mg |
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Vitamin A | 28IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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Vitamin E | 0.09mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.04mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.039mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 0.94mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 0.359mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.077mg |
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Folate | 456µg | 14µg |
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Vitamin K | 1.9µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.049mg |
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Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.129mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0.127mg |
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Leucine | 1.549mg | 0.212mg |
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Lysine | 1.521mg | 0.172mg |
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Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.044mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 0.133mg |
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Valine | 0.937mg | 0.173mg |
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Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.079mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.33g | 0.134g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.012g | 0.188g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 0.188g |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores show how much of your all daily needs across all vitamins or minerals this food would cover if you took three 100 grams servings of it (approximation of 3 serving sizes)
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
62%

8%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
134%

22%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?

Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Pigeon pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pigeon pea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?

Buckwheat contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.196g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)