Pigeon pea vs Spelt - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Pigeon pea and Spelt
- Pigeon pea is higher in Folate, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Magnesium, Calcium, and Iron, however Spelt is richer in Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
- Pigeon pea's daily need coverage for Folate is 103% higher.
- Pigeon pea has 5 times more Calcium than Spelt. While Pigeon pea has 130mg of Calcium, Spelt has only 27mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Spelt, uncooked.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Calcium
+381.5%
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Iron
+17.8%
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Magnesium
+34.6%
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Potassium
+258.8%
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Copper
+106.8%
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Sodium
-52.9%
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Zinc
+18.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 401
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Calcium
+381.5%
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Iron
+17.8%
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Magnesium
+34.6%
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Potassium
+258.8%
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Copper
+106.8%
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-52.9%
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Zinc
+18.8%
Equal in Phosphorus - 401
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+180%
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Vitamin B1
+76.6%
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Vitamin B2
+65.5%
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Vitamin B5
+18.5%
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Vitamin B6
+23%
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Folate
+913.3%
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Vitamin B3
+130.8%
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Vitamin A
+180%
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Vitamin B1
+76.6%
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Vitamin B2
+65.5%
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Vitamin B5
+18.5%
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Vitamin B6
+23%
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Folate
+913.3%
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Vitamin B3
+130.8%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 47.78g | 59.49g |
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| Protein | 21.7g | 14.57g |
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| Fats | 1.49g | 2.43g |
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| Carbs | 62.78g | 70.19g |
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| Calories | 343kcal | 338kcal |
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| Starch | g | 53.92g |
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| Fructose | g | 0.24g |
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| Sugar | g | 6.82g |
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| Fiber | 15g | 10.7g |
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| Calcium | 130mg | 27mg |
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| Iron | 5.23mg | 4.44mg |
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| Magnesium | 183mg | 136mg |
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| Phosphorus | 367mg | 401mg |
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| Potassium | 1392mg | 388mg |
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| Sodium | 17mg | 8mg |
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| Zinc | 2.76mg | 3.28mg |
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| Copper | 1.057mg | 0.511mg |
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| Vitamin A | 28IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin E | mg | 0.79mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0µg | µg |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0mg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.364mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.113mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 6.843mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 1.068mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.23mg |
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| Folate | 456µg | 45µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin K | µg | 3.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.132mg |
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| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.443mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0.552mg |
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| Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.07mg |
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| Lysine | 1.521mg | 0.409mg |
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| Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.258mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 0.737mg |
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| Valine | 0.937mg | 0.681mg |
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| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.36mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
| Trans Fat | 0g | g |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.33g | 0.406g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.012g | 0.445g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 1.258g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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35
Mineral Summary Score
134
92
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
130%
87%
Carbohydrates
63%
70%
Fats
7%
11%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Spelt contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.076g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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)