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Rye vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Rye and Pigeon pea

  • Rye has more Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Selenium, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Zinc, however, Pigeon pea has more Folate.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Rye is 90% higher.
  • Pigeon pea has 6 times less Vitamin B6 than Rye. Rye has 0.294mg of Vitamin B6, while Pigeon pea has 0.05mg.

Food types used in this article are Rye grain and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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.
Rye
Rye
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 79% 7.2% 45% 99% 122% 72% 142% 0.26% 336% 76%
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 more MagnesiumMagnesium +139.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +32.8%
Contains more IronIron +136.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +36.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +194.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +179%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +414.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +379.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +79.2%

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.
Rye
Rye
9
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% 0.66% 17% 0% 79% 58% 80% 87% 68% 0% 15% 29% 17%
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 AVitamin A +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +116.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +325.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +446.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +356.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +488%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +192.1%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
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10% 76% 11%
Protein: 10.34 g
Fats: 1.63 g
Carbs: 75.86 g
Water: 10.6 g
Other: 1.57 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 ProteinProtein +53%
Contains more FatsFats +328.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +226.3%
Contains more OtherOther +48.1%
Contains more WaterWater +546.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Rye
Rye
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17% 18% 65%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.197 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.208 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.767 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 +6833.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +274.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -57.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Rye Pigeon pea
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Rye Pigeon pea Opinion
Calories 338kcal 121kcal Rye
Protein 10.34g 6.76g Rye
Fats 1.63g 0.38g Rye
Net carbs 60.76g 16.55g Rye
Carbs 75.86g 23.25g Rye
Magnesium 110mg 46mg Rye
Calcium 24mg 43mg Pigeon pea
Potassium 510mg 384mg Rye
Iron 2.63mg 1.11mg Rye
Sugar 0.98g Pigeon pea
Fiber 15.1g 6.7g Rye
Copper 0.367mg 0.269mg Rye
Zinc 2.65mg 0.9mg Rye
Phosphorus 332mg 119mg Rye
Sodium 2mg 5mg Rye
Vitamin A 11IU 3IU Rye
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Rye
Vitamin E 0.85mg Rye
Manganese 2.577mg 0.501mg Rye
Selenium 13.9µg 2.9µg Rye
Vitamin B1 0.316mg 0.146mg Rye
Vitamin B2 0.251mg 0.059mg Rye
Vitamin B3 4.27mg 0.781mg Rye
Vitamin B5 1.456mg 0.319mg Rye
Vitamin B6 0.294mg 0.05mg Rye
Vitamin K 5.9µg Rye
Folate 38µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Choline 30.4mg Rye
Saturated Fat 0.197g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.208g 0.003g Rye
Polyunsaturated fat 0.767g 0.205g Rye
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.066mg Rye
Threonine 0.289mg 0.239mg Rye
Isoleucine 0.208mg 0.245mg Pigeon pea
Leucine 0.563mg 0.483mg Rye
Lysine 0.286mg 0.474mg Pigeon pea
Methionine 0.153mg 0.076mg Rye
Phenylalanine 0.435mg 0.579mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.317mg 0.292mg Rye
Histidine 0.189mg 0.241mg Pigeon pea
Fructose 0.11g Rye

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Rye 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
35%
Rye
14%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
98%
Rye
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rye
Rye contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Rye
Rye is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Rye
Rye is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.114g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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. Rye - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168884/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.