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Pigeon pea vs. Millet — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pigeon pea and Millet

  • Millet contains less Folate, Fiber, Copper, Manganese, Potassium, and Iron than Pigeon pea.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Pigeon pea is 23% higher.
  • Millet has 14 times less Calcium than Pigeon pea. Pigeon pea has 43mg of Calcium, while Millet has 3mg.

Food types used in this article are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Millet, 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +1333.3%
Contains more Iron +76.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +19%
Contains more Potassium +519.4%
Contains more Copper +67.1%
Contains more Manganese +84.2%
Contains more Selenium +222.2%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Equal in Magnesium - 44
Equal in Zinc - 0.91
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 1% 24% 32% 43% 6% 1% 25% 54% 36% 5%
Contains more Calcium +1333.3%
Contains more Iron +76.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +19%
Contains more Potassium +519.4%
Contains more Copper +67.1%
Contains more Manganese +84.2%
Contains more Selenium +222.2%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Equal in Magnesium - 44
Equal in Zinc - 0.91

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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Millet
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.5%
Contains more Folate +484.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116%
Equal in Vitamin A - 3
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 1% 1% 0% 0% 27% 19% 25% 11% 25% 15% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +86.5%
Contains more Folate +484.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +39%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +70.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +116%
Equal in Vitamin A - 3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +92.6%
Contains more Other +158.5%
Contains more Fats +163.2%
Equal in Carbs - 23.67
Equal in Water - 71.41
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
4% 24% 71%
Protein: 3.51 g
Fats: 1 g
Carbs: 23.67 g
Water: 71.41 g
Other: 0.41 g
Contains more Protein +92.6%
Contains more Other +158.5%
Contains more Fats +163.2%
Equal in Carbs - 23.67
Equal in Water - 71.41

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6033.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.8%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
20% 21% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.172 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.508 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -51.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6033.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147.8%

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 Millet
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Millet Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 22.37g Millet
Protein 6.76g 3.51g Pigeon pea
Fats 0.38g 1g Millet
Carbs 23.25g 23.67g Millet
Calories 121kcal 119kcal Pigeon pea
Sugar 0.13g Pigeon pea
Fiber 6.7g 1.3g Pigeon pea
Calcium 43mg 3mg Pigeon pea
Iron 1.11mg 0.63mg Pigeon pea
Magnesium 46mg 44mg Pigeon pea
Phosphorus 119mg 100mg Pigeon pea
Potassium 384mg 62mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 5mg 2mg Millet
Zinc 0.9mg 0.91mg Millet
Copper 0.269mg 0.161mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.501mg 0.272mg Pigeon pea
Selenium 2.9µg 0.9µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin A 3IU 3IU
Vitamin E 0.02mg Millet
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.106mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.082mg Millet
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 1.33mg Millet
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.171mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.108mg Millet
Folate 111µg 19µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin K 0.3µg Millet
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.038mg Pigeon pea
Threonine 0.239mg 0.113mg Pigeon pea
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.148mg Pigeon pea
Leucine 0.483mg 0.446mg Pigeon pea
Lysine 0.474mg 0.067mg Pigeon pea
Methionine 0.076mg 0.07mg Pigeon pea
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 0.185mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.292mg 0.184mg Pigeon pea
Histidine 0.241mg 0.075mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.083g 0.172g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.184g Millet
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 0.508g Millet

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Millet
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
10%
Millet
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
22%
Millet

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet
Millet contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Millet
Millet is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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.

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. Millet - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168871/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.