Pigeon pea vs. Semolina — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pigeon pea and Semolina different?
- Pigeon pea is richer in Folate, Fiber, and Potassium, while Semolina is higher in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1.
- Semolina covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 31% more than Pigeon pea.
- Pigeon pea contains 14 times more Folate than Semolina. Pigeon pea contains 111µg of Folate, while Semolina contains 8µg.
Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry types were used 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 | +70.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +120.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +65.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +13.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +106.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +586.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1287.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +546.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +110.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +804% |
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:
7.51 g
Fats:
1.03 g
Carbs:
80.89 g
Water:
9.86 g
Other:
0.71 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +595.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +49.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +171.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +247.9% |
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
0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.322 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -71.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +8500% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +57.1% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 121kcal | 374kcal |
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| Protein | 6.76g | 7.51g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 1.03g |
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| Net carbs | 16.55g | 79.09g |
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| Carbs | 23.25g | 80.89g |
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| Magnesium | 46mg | 27mg |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 71mg |
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| Potassium | 384mg | 174mg |
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| Iron | 1.11mg | 0.74mg |
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| Sugar | 0.33g |
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 1.8g |
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| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.284mg |
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| Zinc | 0.9mg | 1.02mg |
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| Starch | 68.29g |
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| Phosphorus | 119mg | 153mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 2mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.03mg |
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| Manganese | 0.501mg | 1.035mg |
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| Selenium | 2.9µg | 19.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.224mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 5.048mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 0.672mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.452mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.1µg |
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| Folate | 111µg | 8µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.083g | 0.294g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.258g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.322g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.103mg |
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| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.271mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.339mg |
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| Leucine | 0.483mg | 0.656mg |
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| Lysine | 0.474mg | 0.215mg |
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| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.183mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0.398mg |
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| Valine | 0.292mg | 0.47mg |
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| Histidine | 0.241mg | 0.185mg |
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| Fructose | 0.02g |
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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%
24%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
52%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.211g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea 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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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