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Vermicelli vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between vermicelli and pigeon pea raw

  • Vermicelli has more copper and selenium; however, pigeon pea raw is higher in folate, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, magnesium, iron, potassium, and vitamin B6.
  • Pigeon pea raw covers your daily folate needs 114% more than vermicelli.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains 3 times less selenium than vermicelli. Vermicelli contains 27µg of selenium, while pigeon pea raw contains 8.2µg.
  • The glycemic index of vermicelli is higher.

Food varieties used in this article are Vermicelli, made from soy and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw.

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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 1.4% 17% 0.26% 68% 639% 116% 8.6% 0.52% 0% 147%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 39% 123% 196% 352% 75% 157% 2.2% 234% 45%
Contains more CopperCopper +81.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +229.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +9050%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +136.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +46300%
Contains more IronIron +189%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1735%

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% 0.67% 10% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 9.5% 0% 97%
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% 0.33% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 12% 6%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 82.32 g
Water: 11.9 g
Other: 5.58 g
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +31.1%
Contains more WaterWater +12.4%
Contains more OtherOther +62.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21600%
Contains more FatsFats +1390%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 19% 60%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.014 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.013 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.041 g
29% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1885.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~0.012g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Vermicelli Pigeon pea raw DV% diff.
Folate 0µg 456µg 114%
Copper 1.916mg 1.057mg 95%
Manganese 1.791mg 78%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.643mg 54%
Phosphorus 20mg 367mg 50%
Fiber 3.9g 15g 44%
Protein 0.1g 21.7g 43%
Magnesium 2mg 183mg 43%
Iron 1.81mg 5.23mg 43%
Potassium 3mg 1392mg 41%
Selenium 27µg 8.2µg 34%
Choline 177mg 32%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.283mg 22%
Vitamin B3 0mg 2.965mg 19%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.187mg 14%
Zinc 4.24mg 2.76mg 13%
Calcium 55mg 130mg 8%
Carbs 82.32g 62.78g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.041g 0.814g 5%
Vitamin K 3.8µg 3%
Vitamin E 0.51mg 3%
Fats 0.1g 1.49g 2%
Saturated fat 0.014g 0.33g 1%
Calories 331kcal 343kcal 1%
Sodium 4mg 17mg 1%
Net carbs 78.42g 47.78g N/A
Sugar 17.44g N/A
Vitamin A 2µg 1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.013g 0.012g 0%
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Vermicelli Pigeon pea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
9%
Vermicelli
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
100%
Vermicelli
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Vermicelli
Vermicelli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.316g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.44g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw 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 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. Vermicelli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169884/nutrients
  2. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/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.