Pigeon pea vs. Porridge — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pigeon pea and porridge
- Pigeon pea has more copper, fiber, folate, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B1, and zinc; however, porridge is higher in iron.
- Porridge covers your daily iron needs 33% more than pigeon pea.
- The glycemic index of porridge is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, regular (10 minute), cooked with water, without salt.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +820% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +2300% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +572.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +592.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +693.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -16.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +102.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +236.9% |
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 | +165.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +136% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +50.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +349.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +284.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +825% |
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:
1.44 g
Fats:
0.21 g
Carbs:
10.52 g
Water:
87.61 g
Other:
0.22 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +369.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +81% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +121% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +381.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.8% |
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
0.033 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.114 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +79.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -60.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +833.3% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.11mg | 3.74mg | 33% |
| Folate | 111µg | 12µg | 25% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 0.5g | 25% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.04mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.501mg | 0mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 119mg | 15mg | 15% |
| Protein | 6.76g | 1.44g | 11% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 16mg | 11% |
| Magnesium | 46mg | 5mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.055mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.9mg | 0.13mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 0.071mg | 5% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 50kcal | 4% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 87mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 23.25g | 10.52g | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.025mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.013mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 0.52mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.114g | 1% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.21g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.55g | 10.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.03g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 6mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Selenium | 2.9µg | 2.8µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.083g | 0.033g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.028g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.483mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.474mg | 0.037mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0.078mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.292mg | 0.07mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.241mg | 0.033mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
4%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
21%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Porridge is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is cheaper?
Porridge is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)