Wheat gluten vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between wheat gluten and pigeon pea
- Wheat gluten has more selenium, iron, phosphorus, and calcium; however, pigeon pea has more folate, fiber, vitamin B1, copper, potassium, and vitamin B5.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for wheat gluten is 67% higher.
- Pigeon pea has 5 times less iron than wheat gluten. Wheat gluten has 5.2mg of iron, while pigeon pea has 1.11mg.
- Wheat gluten has a higher glycemic index than pigeon pea.
Food types used in this article are Vital wheat gluten 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +230.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +368.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +118.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1269% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +84% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +284% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +47.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.8% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
75.16 g
Fats:
1.85 g
Carbs:
13.79 g
Water:
8.2 g
Other:
1 g
Protein:
6.76 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
68.55 g
Other:
1.06 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1011.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +386.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +736% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.81 g
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 | +5100% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +295.1% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.5% |
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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| Protein | 75.16g | 6.76g | 137% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 2.9µg | 67% |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 1.11mg | 51% |
| Folate | 0µg | 111µg | 28% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 6.7g | 24% |
| Manganese | 0.501mg | 22% | |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 119mg | 20% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 121kcal | 12% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.146mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 43mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 0.269mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 384mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.319mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.781mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.059mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 46mg | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.205g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.05mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 23.25g | 3% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 0.38g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.083g | 1% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 16.55g | N/A |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 0.9mg | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.483mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.474mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.292mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.241mg | 0% |
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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
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14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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37%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.189g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in vitamins
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.