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Pigeon pea vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pigeon pea and Khorasan wheat

  • The amount of Selenium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Magnesium, and Fiber in Khorasan wheat is higher than in Pigeon pea.
  • Khorasan wheat covers your daily Selenium needs 143% more than Pigeon pea.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 6.6% 36% 141% 169% 100% 156% 0.65% 357% 445%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +95.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +182.6%
Contains more IronIron +239.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +308.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +205.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +445.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +2710.3%
~equal in Potassium ~403mg
~equal in Sodium ~5mg

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% 0.18% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 19% 12% 0% 0% 83% 0%
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% 0.6% 12% 0% 142% 42% 120% 57% 60% 0% 4.5% 0% 14%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +287.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +211.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +716.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +418%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more WaterWater +519.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.1%
Contains more FatsFats +460.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +203.6%
Contains more OtherOther +58.5%

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
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.621 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +7000%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +202.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Khorasan wheat Opinion
Calories 121kcal 337kcal Khorasan wheat
Protein 6.76g 14.54g Khorasan wheat
Fats 0.38g 2.13g Khorasan wheat
Net carbs 16.55g 59.48g Khorasan wheat
Carbs 23.25g 70.58g Khorasan wheat
Magnesium 46mg 130mg Khorasan wheat
Calcium 43mg 22mg Pigeon pea
Potassium 384mg 403mg Khorasan wheat
Iron 1.11mg 3.77mg Khorasan wheat
Sugar 7.84g Pigeon pea
Fiber 6.7g 11.1g Khorasan wheat
Copper 0.269mg 0.506mg Khorasan wheat
Zinc 0.9mg 3.68mg Khorasan wheat
Starch 52.41g Khorasan wheat
Phosphorus 119mg 364mg Khorasan wheat
Sodium 5mg 5mg
Vitamin A 3IU 10IU Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin E 0.61mg Khorasan wheat
Manganese 0.501mg 2.735mg Khorasan wheat
Selenium 2.9µg 81.5µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.566mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.184mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 6.375mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.949mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.259mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin K 1.8µg Khorasan wheat
Folate 111µg Pigeon pea
Trans Fat 0g 0.005g Pigeon pea
Choline 25.8mg Khorasan wheat
Saturated Fat 0.083g 0.196g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.213g Khorasan wheat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 0.621g Khorasan wheat
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.13mg Khorasan wheat
Threonine 0.239mg 0.442mg Khorasan wheat
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.566mg Khorasan wheat
Leucine 0.483mg 1.112mg Khorasan wheat
Lysine 0.474mg 0.416mg Pigeon pea
Methionine 0.076mg 0.251mg Khorasan wheat
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 0.772mg Khorasan wheat
Valine 0.292mg 0.687mg Khorasan wheat
Histidine 0.241mg 0.379mg Khorasan wheat
Fructose 0.11g Khorasan wheat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g Khorasan wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Khorasan wheat
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%
Khorasan wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
150%
Khorasan wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.84g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.113g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/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.