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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.
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Selenium +158.6%
Contains more Calcium +330%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.7%
Contains more Potassium +997.1%
Contains more Zinc +83.7%
Contains more Copper +289.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.11
Equal in Manganese - 0.501
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Selenium +158.6%
Contains more Calcium +330%
Contains more Magnesium +283.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +176.7%
Contains more Potassium +997.1%
Contains more Zinc +83.7%
Contains more 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.
Rice
6
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +353.8%
Contains more Folate +91.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 0% 41% 3% 28% 24% 22% 44% 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% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 20% 12% 84% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +353.8%
Contains more Folate +91.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +21.2%
Contains more Protein +151.3%
Contains more Fats +35.7%
Contains more Other +152.4%
Equal in Water - 68.55
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Carbs +21.2%
Contains more Protein +151.3%
Contains more Fats +35.7%
Contains more Other +152.4%
Equal in Water - 68.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2833.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +169.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.083
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2833.3%
Contains more 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.
Rice Pigeon pea
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 27.77g 16.55g Rice
Protein 2.69g 6.76g Pigeon pea
Fats 0.28g 0.38g Pigeon pea
Carbs 28.17g 23.25g Rice
Calories 130kcal 121kcal Rice
Sugar 0.05g Pigeon pea
Fiber 0.4g 6.7g Pigeon pea
Calcium 10mg 43mg Pigeon pea
Iron 1.2mg 1.11mg Rice
Magnesium 12mg 46mg Pigeon pea
Phosphorus 43mg 119mg Pigeon pea
Potassium 35mg 384mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 1mg 5mg Rice
Zinc 0.49mg 0.9mg Pigeon pea
Copper 0.069mg 0.269mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.472mg 0.501mg Pigeon pea
Selenium 7.5µg 2.9µg Rice
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Pigeon pea
Vitamin E 0.04mg Rice
Vitamin B1 0.163mg 0.146mg Rice
Vitamin B2 0.013mg 0.059mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B3 1.476mg 0.781mg Rice
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 0.319mg Rice
Vitamin B6 0.093mg 0.05mg Rice
Folate 58µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Tryptophan 0.031mg 0.066mg Pigeon pea
Threonine 0.096mg 0.239mg Pigeon pea
Isoleucine 0.116mg 0.245mg Pigeon pea
Leucine 0.222mg 0.483mg Pigeon pea
Lysine 0.097mg 0.474mg Pigeon pea
Methionine 0.063mg 0.076mg Pigeon pea
Phenylalanine 0.144mg 0.579mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.164mg 0.292mg Pigeon pea
Histidine 0.063mg 0.241mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.077g 0.083g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.003g Rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.205g Pigeon pea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice Pigeon pea
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
13%
Rice
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
22%
Rice
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea
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.

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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/nutrients
  2. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/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.