Pigeon pea vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pigeon pea and rice?
- Pigeon pea is higher in fiber, copper, folate, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium, yet rice is higher in selenium.
- Pigeon pea's daily need coverage for fiber is 25% more.
- Pigeon pea has 11 times more potassium than rice. While pigeon pea has 384mg of potassium, rice has only 35mg.
- The glycemic index of pigeon pea is lower.
We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked types in this article.
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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 | +283.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +330% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +997.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +289.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +83.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +176.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +158.6% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +353.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +91.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +11.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +89% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86% |
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:
2.69 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
28.17 g
Water:
68.44 g
Other:
0.42 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +151.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +35.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +152.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.2% |
~equal in
Water
~68.44g
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
0.077 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +169.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2833.3% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.077g
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 0.4g | 25% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.069mg | 22% |
| Folate | 111µg | 58µg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 119mg | 43mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 35mg | 10% |
| Protein | 6.76g | 2.69g | 8% |
| Selenium | 2.9µg | 7.5µg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 46mg | 12mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 1.476mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.9mg | 0.49mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.013mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.093mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 23.25g | 28.17g | 2% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 1.2mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 0.39mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.501mg | 0.472mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.076g | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.163mg | 1% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 130kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.55g | 27.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.05g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.04mg | 0% | |
| Choline | 2.1mg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.083g | 0.077g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.088g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.096mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.483mg | 0.222mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.474mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.063mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0.144mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.292mg | 0.164mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.241mg | 0.063mg | 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%
12%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
22%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rice is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)