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Pigeon pea vs. Rye — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pigeon pea and rye

  • Pigeon pea has more folate; however, rye has more manganese, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, selenium, iron, vitamin B6, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for manganese for rye is 90% higher.
  • Rye has 3 times less folate than pigeon pea. Pigeon pea has 111µg of folate, while rye has 38µg.
  • Rye 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 Rye grain.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 33% 13% 34% 42% 90% 25% 51% 0.65% 65% 16%
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +79.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +139.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.8%
Contains more IronIron +136.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +194.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +179%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +414.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +379.3%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 19% 12% 0% 0% 83% 0%
Rye
Rye
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
Contains more FolateFolate +192.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +325.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +356.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +488%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more WaterWater +546.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +53%
Contains more FatsFats +328.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +226.3%
Contains more OtherOther +48.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.083 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.205 g
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6833.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +274.1%

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 Rye
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Rye DV% diff.
Manganese 0.501mg 2.577mg 90%
Fiber 6.7g 15.1g 34%
Phosphorus 119mg 332mg 30%
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 1.456mg 23%
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 4.27mg 22%
Selenium 2.9µg 13.9µg 20%
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.294mg 19%
Iron 1.11mg 2.63mg 19%
Folate 111µg 38µg 18%
Carbs 23.25g 75.86g 18%
Zinc 0.9mg 2.65mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.251mg 15%
Magnesium 46mg 110mg 15%
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.316mg 14%
Calories 121kcal 338kcal 11%
Copper 0.269mg 0.367mg 11%
Protein 6.76g 10.34g 7%
Choline 30.4mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.85mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.9µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 0.767g 4%
Potassium 384mg 510mg 4%
Calcium 43mg 24mg 2%
Fats 0.38g 1.63g 2%
Saturated fat 0.083g 0.197g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.003g 0.208g 1%
Net carbs 16.55g 60.76g N/A
Sugar 0.98g N/A
Sodium 5mg 2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.108mg 0%
Threonine 0.239mg 0.289mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.208mg 0%
Leucine 0.483mg 0.563mg 0%
Lysine 0.474mg 0.286mg 0%
Methionine 0.076mg 0.153mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 0.435mg 0%
Valine 0.292mg 0.317mg 0%
Histidine 0.241mg 0.189mg 0%
Fructose 0.11g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Rye
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
14%
Pigeon pea
35%
Rye
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
98%
Rye

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.