Pigeon pea vs. Cereal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Pigeon pea and Cereal
- Pigeon pea has more Fiber, however, Cereal is richer in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Iron, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, Zinc, and Vitamin C.
- Cereal covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 512% more than Pigeon pea.
- Cereal has 5 times less Fiber than Pigeon pea. Pigeon pea has 6.7g of Fiber, while Cereal has 1.4g.
- Pigeon pea contains less Sodium.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands).
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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 | +142.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +330% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +265.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +96.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +2968.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +744.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +57.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +117.2% |
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 B5Vitamin B5 | +41.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +92966.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +4206.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +6459.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3692.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +11872% |
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:
6.06 g
Fats:
1.08 g
Carbs:
86.85 g
Water:
3.78 g
Other:
2.23 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1713.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +184.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +273.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +110.4% |
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
0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.204 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.354 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -68.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +6700% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +72.7% |
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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| Calories | 121kcal | 378kcal |
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| Protein | 6.76g | 6.06g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 1.08g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 38.5mg |
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| Net carbs | 16.55g | 85.45g |
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| Carbs | 23.25g | 86.85g |
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| Magnesium | 46mg | 19mg |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 10mg |
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| Potassium | 384mg | 105mg |
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| Iron | 1.11mg | 34.06mg |
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| Sugar | 10.35g |
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 1.4g |
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| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.137mg |
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| Zinc | 0.9mg | 7.6mg |
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| Phosphorus | 119mg | 77mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 795mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3IU | 2792IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 814µg |
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| Vitamin E | 0.08mg |
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| Manganese | 0.501mg | 0.79mg |
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| Selenium | 2.9µg | 6.3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 6.288mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 3.87mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 29.62mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 0.226mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 5.986mg |
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| Folate | 111µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.083g | 0.26g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.204g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.354g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.066mg | |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.241mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.26mg |
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| Leucine | 0.483mg | 0.767mg |
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| Lysine | 0.474mg | 0.113mg |
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| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.13mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0.365mg |
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| Valine | 0.292mg | 0.344mg |
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| Histidine | 0.241mg | 0.162mg |
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| Fructose | 0.26g |
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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%
363%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
183%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.35g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 790mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.177g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 47)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Cereal is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cereal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.