Pigeon pea vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pigeon pea and cellophane noodles
- Pigeon pea has more folate, fiber, copper, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium; however, cellophane noodles have more iron and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for folate for pigeon pea is 27% higher.
- Cellophane noodles have 38 times less potassium than pigeon pea. Pigeon pea has 384mg of potassium, while cellophane noodles have 10mg.
- Cellophane noodles have a higher glycemic index than pigeon pea.
Food types used in this article are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated.
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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 | +1433.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +72% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3740% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +232.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +119.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +271.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +401% |
| Contains more IronIron | +95.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +172.4% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +290.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +219% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5450% |
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:
0.16 g
Fats:
0.06 g
Carbs:
86.09 g
Water:
13.42 g
Other:
0.27 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +4125% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +533.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +410.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +292.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +270.3% |
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
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.018 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1038.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -79.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +166.7% |
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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| Folate | 111µg | 2µg | 27% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 0.5g | 25% |
| Carbs | 23.25g | 86.09g | 21% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.081mg | 21% |
| Manganese | 0.501mg | 0.1mg | 17% |
| Choline | 93.2mg | 17% | |
| Protein | 6.76g | 0.16g | 13% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 2.17mg | 13% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 351kcal | 12% |
| Phosphorus | 119mg | 32mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 10mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 46mg | 3mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 2.9µg | 7.9µg | 9% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.9mg | 0.41mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 0.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 25mg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.13mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.018g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.06g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.55g | 85.59g | N/A |
| Sodium | 5mg | 10mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.05mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.083g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.008g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.005mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.007mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.483mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.474mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.002mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.292mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.241mg | 0.005mg | 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
14%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
20%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.066g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.