Spelt vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Spelt and Pigeon pea
- Spelt has more Manganese, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B3, Copper, Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, and Fiber, however, Pigeon pea is richer in Folate.
- Spelt's daily need coverage for Manganese is 108% more.
- Spelt contains 9 times more Vitamin B3 than Pigeon pea. Spelt contains 6.843mg of Vitamin B3, while Pigeon pea contains 0.781mg.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Spelt, uncooked 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.
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Iron
+300%
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Magnesium
+195.7%
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Phosphorus
+237%
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Zinc
+264.4%
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Copper
+90%
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Manganese
+495.4%
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Selenium
+303.4%
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Calcium
+59.3%
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Sodium
-37.5%
Equal in Potassium - 384
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Iron
+300%
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Magnesium
+195.7%
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Phosphorus
+237%
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Zinc
+264.4%
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Copper
+90%
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Manganese
+495.4%
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Selenium
+303.4%
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Calcium
+59.3%
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Sodium
-37.5%
Equal in Potassium - 384
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 A
+233.3%
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Vitamin B1
+149.3%
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Vitamin B2
+91.5%
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Vitamin B3
+776.2%
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Vitamin B5
+234.8%
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Vitamin B6
+360%
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Folate
+146.7%
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Vitamin A
+233.3%
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Vitamin B1
+149.3%
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Vitamin B2
+91.5%
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Vitamin B3
+776.2%
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Vitamin B5
+234.8%
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Vitamin B6
+360%
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Folate
+146.7%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+115.5%
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Fats
+539.5%
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Carbs
+201.9%
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Other
+68.9%
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Water
+522.1%
Protein:
14.57 g
Fats:
2.43 g
Carbs:
70.19 g
Water:
11.02 g
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1.79 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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Protein
+115.5%
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Fats
+539.5%
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Carbs
+201.9%
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+68.9%
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Water
+522.1%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+14733.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+513.7%
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Saturated Fat
-79.6%
Saturated Fat:
0.406 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
1.258 g
Saturated Fat:
0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.205 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+14733.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+513.7%
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Saturated Fat
-79.6%
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 59.49g | 16.55g |
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| Protein | 14.57g | 6.76g |
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| Fats | 2.43g | 0.38g |
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| Carbs | 70.19g | 23.25g |
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| Calories | 338kcal | 121kcal |
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| Starch | 53.92g |
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| Fructose | 0.24g |
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| Sugar | 6.82g |
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| Fiber | 10.7g | 6.7g |
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| Calcium | 27mg | 43mg |
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| Iron | 4.44mg | 1.11mg |
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| Magnesium | 136mg | 46mg |
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| Phosphorus | 401mg | 119mg |
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| Potassium | 388mg | 384mg |
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| Sodium | 8mg | 5mg |
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| Zinc | 3.28mg | 0.9mg |
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| Copper | 0.511mg | 0.269mg |
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| Manganese | 2.983mg | 0.501mg |
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| Selenium | 11.7µg | 2.9µg |
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| Vitamin A | 10IU | 3IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.79mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.364mg | 0.146mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.113mg | 0.059mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 6.843mg | 0.781mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.068mg | 0.319mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.23mg | 0.05mg |
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| Folate | 45µg | 111µg |
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| Vitamin K | 3.6µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.132mg | 0.066mg |
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| Threonine | 0.443mg | 0.239mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.552mg | 0.245mg |
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| Leucine | 1.07mg | 0.483mg |
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| Lysine | 0.409mg | 0.474mg |
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| Methionine | 0.258mg | 0.076mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.737mg | 0.579mg |
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| Valine | 0.681mg | 0.292mg |
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| Histidine | 0.36mg | 0.241mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.406g | 0.083g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.445g | 0.003g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.258g | 0.205g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.065g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
119%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Spelt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Spelt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.323g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)