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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.
Rice
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 3.1% 45% 23% 13% 18% 0.13% 62% 41%
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%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +158.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +283.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +330%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +997.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +289.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +83.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +176.7%
~equal in Iron ~1.11mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.501mg

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
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% 0.8% 0% 41% 3% 28% 23% 21% 0% 0% 44% 1.1%
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%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +11.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +89%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +353.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +91.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
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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 CarbsCarbs +21.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +151.3%
Contains more FatsFats +35.7%
Contains more OtherOther +152.4%
~equal in Water ~68.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rice
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32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.076 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.205 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +2833.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +169.7%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.083g

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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rice Pigeon pea Opinion
Calories 130kcal 121kcal Rice
Protein 2.69g 6.76g Pigeon pea
Fats 0.28g 0.38g Pigeon pea
Net carbs 27.77g 16.55g Rice
Carbs 28.17g 23.25g Rice
Magnesium 12mg 46mg Pigeon pea
Calcium 10mg 43mg Pigeon pea
Potassium 35mg 384mg Pigeon pea
Iron 1.2mg 1.11mg Rice
Sugar 0.05g Pigeon pea
Fiber 0.4g 6.7g Pigeon pea
Copper 0.069mg 0.269mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.49mg 0.9mg Pigeon pea
Phosphorus 43mg 119mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 1mg 5mg Rice
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Pigeon pea
Vitamin E 0.04mg Rice
Manganese 0.472mg 0.501mg Pigeon pea
Selenium 7.5µg 2.9µg 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
Choline 2.1mg Rice
Saturated Fat 0.077g 0.083g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 0.088g 0.003g Rice
Polyunsaturated fat 0.076g 0.205g 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Rice Pigeon pea
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
12%
Rice
14%
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 richer in vitamins?
Rice
Rice is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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.