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 for pigeon pea is 23% higher.
- Millet has 14 times less calcium than pigeon pea. Pigeon pea has 43mg of calcium, while millet has 3mg.
- Millet has 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 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 CalciumCalcium | +1333.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +519.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +76.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +67.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +19% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +84.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +222.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +37.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +86.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +484.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +39% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +70.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +116% |
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:
3.51 g
Fats:
1 g
Carbs:
23.67 g
Water:
71.41 g
Other:
0.41 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +92.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +158.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +163.2% |
~equal in
Carbs
~23.67g
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Water
~71.41g
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
0.172 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.184 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +6033.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 111µg | 19µg | 23% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 1.3g | 22% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.161mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.501mg | 0.272mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 62mg | 9% |
| Protein | 6.76g | 3.51g | 7% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 0.63mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.9µg | 0.9µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.108mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.106mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 0.171mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 119mg | 100mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 1.33mg | 3% |
| Choline | 11.2mg | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.508g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.082mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 1g | 1% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 119kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.55g | 22.37g | N/A |
| Carbs | 23.25g | 23.67g | 0% |
| Magnesium | 46mg | 44mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.13g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.9mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.083g | 0.172g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.184g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.038mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.113mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.148mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.483mg | 0.446mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.474mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0.185mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.292mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.241mg | 0.075mg | 0% |
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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%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.13g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.089g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Millet contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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.