Wheat gluten vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between wheat gluten and pigeon pea raw
- Wheat gluten has more selenium, while pigeon pea raw has more folate, copper, fiber, vitamin B1, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, and vitamin B3.
- Pigeon pea raw covers your daily need for folate, 114% more than wheat gluten.
- Wheat gluten contains 5 times more selenium than pigeon pea raw. While wheat gluten contains 39.7µg of selenium, pigeon pea raw contains only 8.2µg.
- Pigeon pea raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pigeon pea raw is 22, while the glycemic index of wheat gluten is 64.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Vital wheat gluten 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.
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +384.1% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +632% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1292% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +480.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +224.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.4% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| 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:
21.7 g
Fats:
1.49 g
Carbs:
62.78 g
Water:
10.59 g
Other:
3.44 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +246.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +24.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +355.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +29.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +244% |
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
0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.814 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -17.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1200% |
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Polyunsaturated fat
~0.814g
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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| Folate | 0µg | 456µg | 114% |
| Protein | 75.16g | 21.7g | 107% |
| Copper | 0.182mg | 1.057mg | 97% |
| Manganese | 1.791mg | 78% | |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 15g | 58% |
| Selenium | 39.7µg | 8.2µg | 57% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.643mg | 54% |
| Magnesium | 25mg | 183mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 1392mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 1.266mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.283mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 2.965mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 0.85mg | 2.76mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 13.79g | 62.78g | 16% |
| Phosphorus | 260mg | 367mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0mg | 0.187mg | 14% |
| Calories | 370kcal | 343kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 29mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 142mg | 130mg | 1% |
| Fats | 1.85g | 1.49g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 13.19g | 47.78g | N/A |
| Iron | 5.2mg | 5.23mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.272g | 0.33g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.156g | 0.012g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.81g | 0.814g | 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% |
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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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57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
68%
135%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.058g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)