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Pigeon pea vs. Parmigiano-Reggiano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pigeon pea and Parmigiano-Reggiano?

  • Pigeon pea is richer in Fiber, yet Parmigiano-Reggiano is richer in Calcium, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Selenium.
  • Parmigiano-Reggiano's daily need coverage for Calcium is 107% higher.
  • Pigeon pea contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +23.3%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +207.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +13%
Contains more Manganese +489.4%
Contains more Calcium +2479.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +512.6%
Contains more Zinc +330%
Contains more Selenium +510.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 333% 34% 28% 313% 12% 200% 106% 80% 12% 97%
Contains more Iron +23.3%
Contains more Magnesium +21.1%
Contains more Potassium +207.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Copper +13%
Contains more Manganese +489.4%
Contains more Calcium +2479.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +512.6%
Contains more Zinc +330%
Contains more Selenium +510.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +585.1%
Contains more Folate +1010%
Contains more Vitamin A +20066.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +723.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.325
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.049
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 20% 12% 84% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 37% 4% 12% 0% 8% 113% 3% 20% 12% 8% 283% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +403.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +585.1%
Contains more Folate +1010%
Contains more Vitamin A +20066.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +723.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.325
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.049

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1597.1%
Contains more Water +35.5%
Contains more Protein +195.9%
Contains more Fats +5163.2%
Contains more Other +657.5%
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more Carbs +1597.1%
Contains more Water +35.5%
Contains more Protein +195.9%
Contains more Fats +5163.2%
Contains more Other +657.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +203166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.4%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
67% 31% 2%
Saturated Fat: 13.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.462 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +203166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +125.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pigeon pea Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Parmigiano-Reggiano Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 1.37g Pigeon pea
Protein 6.76g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fats 0.38g 20g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Carbs 23.25g 1.37g Pigeon pea
Calories 121kcal 265kcal Parmigiano-Reggiano
Fiber 6.7g 0g Pigeon pea
Calcium 43mg 1109mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Iron 1.11mg 0.9mg Pigeon pea
Magnesium 46mg 38mg Pigeon pea
Phosphorus 119mg 729mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Potassium 384mg 125mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 5mg 1529mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.9mg 3.87mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Copper 0.269mg 0.238mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.501mg 0.085mg Pigeon pea
Selenium 2.9µg 17.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A 3IU 605IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 160µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin E 0.17mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.029mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.486mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 0.114mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.325mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.049mg Pigeon pea
Folate 111µg 10µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.26µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Vitamin K 1.7µg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.24mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Threonine 0.239mg 1.519mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Isoleucine 0.245mg 1.2mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Leucine 0.483mg 2.983mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lysine 0.474mg 2.459mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Methionine 0.076mg 0.369mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 1.604mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Valine 0.292mg 1.498mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Histidine 0.241mg 0.752mg Parmigiano-Reggiano
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.083g 13.317g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 6.098g Parmigiano-Reggiano
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 0.462g Parmigiano-Reggiano

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Parmigiano-Reggiano
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
15%
Pigeon pea
42%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 1524mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.234g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/nutrients
  2. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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