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Pigeon pea vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pigeon pea and Spelt

  • Pigeon pea has more Folate, however, Spelt is richer in Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Copper, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
  • Spelt's daily need coverage for Manganese is 108% more.
  • Pigeon pea contains 2 times more Folate than Spelt. Pigeon pea contains 111µg of Folate, while Spelt contains 45µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt 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" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +59.3%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +195.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +237%
Contains more Zinc +264.4%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Manganese +495.4%
Contains more Selenium +303.4%
Equal in Potassium - 388
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 167% 98% 172% 35% 2% 90% 171% 390% 64%
Contains more Calcium +59.3%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Iron +300%
Contains more Magnesium +195.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +237%
Contains more Zinc +264.4%
Contains more Copper +90%
Contains more Manganese +495.4%
Contains more Selenium +303.4%
Equal in Potassium - 388

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.
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Spelt
Contains more Folate +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +776.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +234.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +360%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 20% 12% 84% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 16% 0% 0% 91% 27% 129% 65% 54% 34% 0% 10%
Contains more Folate +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +149.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +776.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +234.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +360%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +522.1%
Contains more Protein +115.5%
Contains more Fats +539.5%
Contains more Carbs +201.9%
Contains more Other +68.9%
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
15% 2% 70% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.57 g
Fats: 2.43 g
Carbs: 70.19 g
Water: 11.02 g
Other: 1.79 g
Contains more Water +522.1%
Contains more Protein +115.5%
Contains more Fats +539.5%
Contains more Carbs +201.9%
Contains more Other +68.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +513.7%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +14733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +513.7%

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 Spelt
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 59.49g Spelt
Protein 6.76g 14.57g Spelt
Fats 0.38g 2.43g Spelt
Carbs 23.25g 70.19g Spelt
Calories 121kcal 338kcal Spelt
Starch 53.92g Spelt
Fructose 0.24g Spelt
Sugar 6.82g Pigeon pea
Fiber 6.7g 10.7g Spelt
Calcium 43mg 27mg Pigeon pea
Iron 1.11mg 4.44mg Spelt
Magnesium 46mg 136mg Spelt
Phosphorus 119mg 401mg Spelt
Potassium 384mg 388mg Spelt
Sodium 5mg 8mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.9mg 3.28mg Spelt
Copper 0.269mg 0.511mg Spelt
Manganese 0.501mg 2.983mg Spelt
Selenium 2.9µg 11.7µg Spelt
Vitamin A 3IU 10IU Spelt
Vitamin E 0.79mg Spelt
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.364mg Spelt
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.113mg Spelt
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 6.843mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 1.068mg Spelt
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.23mg Spelt
Folate 111µg 45µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin K 3.6µg Spelt
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.132mg Spelt
Threonine 0.239mg 0.443mg Spelt
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.552mg Spelt
Leucine 0.483mg 1.07mg Spelt
Lysine 0.474mg 0.409mg Pigeon pea
Methionine 0.076mg 0.258mg Spelt
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 0.737mg Spelt
Valine 0.292mg 0.681mg Spelt
Histidine 0.241mg 0.36mg Spelt
Saturated Fat 0.083g 0.406g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.445g Spelt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 1.258g Spelt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Spelt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Spelt
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
15%
Pigeon pea
35%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
119%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spelt
Spelt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.323g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169745/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.