Pigeon pea vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pigeon pea and flour
- Pigeon pea has more fiber, copper, and potassium, while flour has more selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, folate, and manganese.
- Flour covers your daily need for selenium, 56% more than pigeon pea.
- Pigeon pea contains 4 times more potassium than flour. While pigeon pea contains 384mg of potassium, flour contains only 107mg.
- Pigeon pea has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pigeon pea is 22, while the glycemic index of flour is 72.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached.
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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 | +109.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +186.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +258.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +86.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +28.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +318% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +36.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1069% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +13.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +437.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +737.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +656% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +37.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +64.9% |
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:
10.33 g
Fats:
0.98 g
Carbs:
76.31 g
Water:
11.92 g
Other:
0.46 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +475.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +130.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +52.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +157.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +228.2% |
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
0.155 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.087 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.413 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2800% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +101.5% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 2.9µg | 33.9µg | 56% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.785mg | 53% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 4.64mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.494mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 5.904mg | 32% |
| Folate | 111µg | 183µg | 18% |
| Carbs | 23.25g | 76.31g | 18% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 2.7g | 16% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.144mg | 14% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 364kcal | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.501mg | 0.682mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 107mg | 8% |
| Protein | 6.76g | 10.33g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 46mg | 22mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 15mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.9mg | 0.7mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 119mg | 108mg | 2% |
| Choline | 10.4mg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 0.438mg | 2% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.98g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.413g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.55g | 73.61g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.27g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.06mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.044mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Saturated fat | 0.083g | 0.155g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.087g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.357mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.483mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.474mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.292mg | 0.415mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.241mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.072g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Flour 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 is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)