Pigeon pea vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between Pigeon pea and Pasta?
- Pigeon pea is richer in Copper, Manganese, Folate, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, yet Pasta is richer in Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B1.
- Pigeon pea's daily need coverage for Copper is 20% higher.
- Pigeon pea has 16 times more Potassium than Pasta. Pigeon pea has 384mg of Potassium, while Pasta has 24mg.
We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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.
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Calcium
+616.7%
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Magnesium
+155.6%
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Phosphorus
+88.9%
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Potassium
+1500%
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Sodium
-16.7%
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Zinc
+60.7%
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Copper
+189.2%
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Manganese
+123.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.14
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Calcium
+616.7%
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Magnesium
+155.6%
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Phosphorus
+88.9%
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Potassium
+1500%
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Sodium
-16.7%
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Zinc
+60.7%
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Copper
+189.2%
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Manganese
+123.7%
Equal in Iron - 1.14
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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Vitamin B5
+74.3%
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Vitamin B6
+47.1%
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Folate
+73.4%
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Vitamin A
+566.7%
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Vitamin B1
+43.2%
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Vitamin B2
+154.2%
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Vitamin B3
+27%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+74.3%
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Vitamin B6
+47.1%
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Folate
+73.4%
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Vitamin A
+566.7%
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Vitamin B1
+43.2%
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Vitamin B2
+154.2%
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Vitamin B3
+27%
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Vitamin B12
+∞%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+31.3%
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+241.9%
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Fats
+176.3%
Equal in Carbs - 24.93
Equal in Water - 68.56
Protein:
6.76 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
68.55 g
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1.06 g
Protein:
5.15 g
Fats:
1.05 g
Carbs:
24.93 g
Water:
68.56 g
Other:
0.31 g
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Protein
+31.3%
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+241.9%
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Fats
+176.3%
Equal in Carbs - 24.93
Equal in Water - 68.56
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-44.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4033.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+109.3%
Saturated Fat:
0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.205 g
Saturated Fat:
0.15 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.429 g
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Saturated Fat
-44.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+4033.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+109.3%
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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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 16.55g | 24.93g |
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Protein | 6.76g | 5.15g |
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Fats | 0.38g | 1.05g |
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Carbs | 23.25g | 24.93g |
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Calories | 121kcal | 131kcal |
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Fiber | 6.7g |
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Calcium | 43mg | 6mg |
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Iron | 1.11mg | 1.14mg |
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Magnesium | 46mg | 18mg |
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Phosphorus | 119mg | 63mg |
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Potassium | 384mg | 24mg |
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Sodium | 5mg | 6mg |
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Zinc | 0.9mg | 0.56mg |
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Copper | 0.269mg | 0.093mg |
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Manganese | 0.501mg | 0.224mg |
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Selenium | 2.9µg |
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Vitamin A | 3IU | 20IU |
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Vitamin A RAE | 0µg | 6µg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.209mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.15mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 0.992mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 0.183mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.034mg |
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Folate | 111µg | 64µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.14µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.065mg |
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Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.134mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.197mg |
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Leucine | 0.483mg | 0.348mg |
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Lysine | 0.474mg | 0.097mg |
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Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.079mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0.247mg |
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Valine | 0.292mg | 0.217mg |
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Histidine | 0.241mg | 0.103mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.083g | 0.15g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.124g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.429g |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%

16%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Pigeon pea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?

Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Pigeon pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.