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Pigeon pea vs. Port Salut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pigeon pea and Port Salut?

  • Pigeon pea is richer in Copper, Fiber, and Folate, yet Port Salut is richer in Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Phosphorus.
  • Port Salut's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 83% higher.
  • Pigeon pea contains less Sodium.

We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Cheese, port de salut 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 +158.1%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Potassium +182.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +1122.7%
Contains more Manganese +4454.5%
Contains more Calcium +1411.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.5%
Contains more Zinc +188.9%
Contains more Selenium +400%
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 195% 17% 18% 155% 12% 70% 71% 8% 2% 80%
Contains more Iron +158.1%
Contains more Magnesium +91.7%
Contains more Potassium +182.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.1%
Contains more Copper +1122.7%
Contains more Manganese +4454.5%
Contains more Calcium +1411.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +202.5%
Contains more Zinc +188.9%
Contains more Selenium +400%

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 +942.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1201.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.9%
Contains more Folate +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +36300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +306.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.053
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 66% 5% 15% 0% 4% 56% 2% 13% 13% 14% 188% 6%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +942.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1201.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +51.9%
Contains more Folate +516.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +36300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +306.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.053

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +3978.9%
Contains more Water +50.8%
Contains more Protein +251.8%
Contains more Fats +7321.1%
Contains more Other +88.7%
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
24% 28% 45% 2%
Protein: 23.78 g
Fats: 28.2 g
Carbs: 0.57 g
Water: 45.45 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more Carbs +3978.9%
Contains more Water +50.8%
Contains more Protein +251.8%
Contains more Fats +7321.1%
Contains more Other +88.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +311166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +255.6%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
62% 35% 3%
Saturated Fat: 16.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.338 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.729 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +311166.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +255.6%

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 Port Salut
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 Port Salut Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 0.57g Pigeon pea
Protein 6.76g 23.78g Port Salut
Fats 0.38g 28.2g Port Salut
Carbs 23.25g 0.57g Pigeon pea
Calories 121kcal 352kcal Port Salut
Sugar 0.57g Pigeon pea
Fiber 6.7g 0g Pigeon pea
Calcium 43mg 650mg Port Salut
Iron 1.11mg 0.43mg Pigeon pea
Magnesium 46mg 24mg Pigeon pea
Phosphorus 119mg 360mg Port Salut
Potassium 384mg 136mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 5mg 534mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.9mg 2.6mg Port Salut
Copper 0.269mg 0.022mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.501mg 0.011mg Pigeon pea
Selenium 2.9µg 14.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin A 3IU 1092IU Port Salut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 315µg Port Salut
Vitamin E 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin D 0IU 21IU Port Salut
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.014mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.24mg Port Salut
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 0.06mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.21mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.053mg Port Salut
Folate 111µg 18µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.5µg Port Salut
Vitamin K 2.4µg Port Salut
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.343mg Port Salut
Threonine 0.239mg 0.876mg Port Salut
Isoleucine 0.245mg 1.446mg Port Salut
Leucine 0.483mg 2.482mg Port Salut
Lysine 0.474mg 1.987mg Port Salut
Methionine 0.076mg 0.734mg Port Salut
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 1.323mg Port Salut
Valine 0.292mg 1.707mg Port Salut
Histidine 0.241mg 0.686mg Port Salut
Cholesterol 0mg 123mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.083g 16.691g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 9.338g Port Salut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 0.729g Port Salut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Port Salut
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
31%
Port Salut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
62%
Port Salut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 529mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 123mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.608g)
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 - $2.5)
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.
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.

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. Port Salut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170849/nutrients

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

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.