Rice vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Rice and Pigeon pea?
- Rice is higher in Selenium, yet Pigeon pea is higher in Fiber, Copper, Folate, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Magnesium.
- Pigeon pea's daily need coverage for Fiber is 25% more.
- Rice has 3 times more Selenium than Pigeon pea. While Rice has 7.5µg of Selenium, Pigeon pea has only 2.9µg.
We used Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types 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.
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Sodium
-80%
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Selenium
+158.6%
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Calcium
+330%
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Magnesium
+283.3%
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Phosphorus
+176.7%
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Potassium
+997.1%
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Zinc
+83.7%
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Copper
+289.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.11
Equal in Manganese - 0.501
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Sodium
-80%
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Selenium
+158.6%
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Calcium
+330%
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Magnesium
+283.3%
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Phosphorus
+176.7%
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Potassium
+997.1%
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Zinc
+83.7%
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Copper
+289.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.11
Equal in Manganese - 0.501
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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Vitamin B1
+11.6%
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Vitamin B3
+89%
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Vitamin B5
+22.3%
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Vitamin B6
+86%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+353.8%
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Folate
+91.4%
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Vitamin B1
+11.6%
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Vitamin B3
+89%
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Vitamin B5
+22.3%
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Vitamin B6
+86%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+353.8%
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Folate
+91.4%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+21.2%
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Protein
+151.3%
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Fats
+35.7%
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Other
+152.4%
Equal in Water - 68.55
Protein:
2.69 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
28.17 g
Water:
68.44 g
Other:
0.42 g
Protein:
6.76 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
68.55 g
Other:
1.06 g
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Carbs
+21.2%
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Protein
+151.3%
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Fats
+35.7%
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+152.4%
Equal in Water - 68.55
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2833.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+169.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.083
Saturated Fat:
0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.076 g
Saturated Fat:
0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.205 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+2833.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+169.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.083
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 Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 27.77g | 16.55g |
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Protein | 2.69g | 6.76g |
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Fats | 0.28g | 0.38g |
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Carbs | 28.17g | 23.25g |
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Calories | 130kcal | 121kcal |
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Sugar | 0.05g |
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Fiber | 0.4g | 6.7g |
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Calcium | 10mg | 43mg |
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Iron | 1.2mg | 1.11mg |
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Magnesium | 12mg | 46mg |
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Phosphorus | 43mg | 119mg |
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Potassium | 35mg | 384mg |
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Sodium | 1mg | 5mg |
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Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.9mg |
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Copper | 0.069mg | 0.269mg |
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Manganese | 0.472mg | 0.501mg |
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Selenium | 7.5µg | 2.9µg |
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Vitamin A | 0IU | 3IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.04mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.163mg | 0.146mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.013mg | 0.059mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 1.476mg | 0.781mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.39mg | 0.319mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.093mg | 0.05mg |
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Folate | 58µg | 111µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.031mg | 0.066mg |
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Threonine | 0.096mg | 0.239mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.116mg | 0.245mg |
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Leucine | 0.222mg | 0.483mg |
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Lysine | 0.097mg | 0.474mg |
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Methionine | 0.063mg | 0.076mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.144mg | 0.579mg |
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Valine | 0.164mg | 0.292mg |
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Histidine | 0.063mg | 0.241mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.077g | 0.083g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.088g | 0.003g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.205g |
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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
13%

15%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%

37%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Pigeon pea is relatively richer in minerals
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)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.