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Semolina vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Semolina and Pigeon pea different?

  • Semolina is richer in Vitamin B6, Selenium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, while Pigeon pea is higher in Folate, Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Semolina covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 31% more than Pigeon pea.
  • Semolina contains 7 times more Selenium than Pigeon pea. Semolina contains 19.9µg of Selenium, while Pigeon pea contains 2.9µg.

Rice, white, long-grain, parboiled, unenriched, dry and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types were used 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 21% 15% 28% 95% 28% 66% 0.26% 135% 109%
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 CalciumCalcium +65.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -60%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +106.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +586.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +70.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.7%
Contains more IronIron +50%
~equal in Copper ~0.269mg

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.
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% 0.6% 0% 56% 12% 95% 40% 104% 0% 0.25% 6% 0%
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 +53.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +546.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +110.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +804%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18%
Contains more FolateFolate +1287.5%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 81% 10%
Protein: 7.51 g
Fats: 1.03 g
Carbs: 80.89 g
Water: 9.86 g
Other: 0.71 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 FatsFats +171.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +247.9%
Contains more WaterWater +595.2%
Contains more OtherOther +49.3%
~equal in Protein ~6.76g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
34% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.294 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.258 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.322 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 +8500%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +57.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -71.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Semolina Pigeon pea Opinion
Calories 374kcal 121kcal Semolina
Protein 7.51g 6.76g Semolina
Fats 1.03g 0.38g Semolina
Net carbs 79.09g 16.55g Semolina
Carbs 80.89g 23.25g Semolina
Magnesium 27mg 46mg Pigeon pea
Calcium 71mg 43mg Semolina
Potassium 174mg 384mg Pigeon pea
Iron 0.74mg 1.11mg Pigeon pea
Sugar 0.33g Pigeon pea
Fiber 1.8g 6.7g Pigeon pea
Copper 0.284mg 0.269mg Semolina
Zinc 1.02mg 0.9mg Semolina
Starch 68.29g Semolina
Phosphorus 153mg 119mg Semolina
Sodium 2mg 5mg Semolina
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Pigeon pea
Vitamin E 0.03mg Semolina
Manganese 1.035mg 0.501mg Semolina
Selenium 19.9µg 2.9µg Semolina
Vitamin B1 0.224mg 0.146mg Semolina
Vitamin B2 0.05mg 0.059mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B3 5.048mg 0.781mg Semolina
Vitamin B5 0.672mg 0.319mg Semolina
Vitamin B6 0.452mg 0.05mg Semolina
Vitamin K 0.1µg Semolina
Folate 8µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.294g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.258g 0.003g Semolina
Polyunsaturated fat 0.322g 0.205g Semolina
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.066mg Semolina
Threonine 0.271mg 0.239mg Semolina
Isoleucine 0.339mg 0.245mg Semolina
Leucine 0.656mg 0.483mg Semolina
Lysine 0.215mg 0.474mg Pigeon pea
Methionine 0.183mg 0.076mg Semolina
Phenylalanine 0.398mg 0.579mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.47mg 0.292mg Semolina
Histidine 0.185mg 0.241mg Pigeon pea
Fructose 0.02g Semolina

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Semolina 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
24%
Semolina
14%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
52%
Semolina
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Semolina
Semolina contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.211g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Semolina - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169758/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.