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White Bread vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between white Bread and pigeon pea

  • White Bread has more selenium, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and calcium, while pigeon pea has more copper, fiber, and potassium.
  • White Bread's daily need coverage for selenium is 35% higher.
  • Pigeon pea contains 98 times less Sodium than white Bread. White Bread contains 490mg of Sodium, while pigeon pea contains 5mg.
  • The amount of sodium in pigeon pea is lower.
  • Pigeon pea has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pigeon pea is 22, while the glycemic index of white Bread is 73.

The food types used in this comparison are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 43% 11% 135% 34% 20% 42% 64% 70% 120%
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 +234.9%
Contains more IronIron +225.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +658.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +204.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
~equal in Manganese ~0.501mg

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% 0.06% 4.4% 0% 133% 56% 90% 32% 20% 0% 0.5% 83% 8%
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 +265.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +311.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +512%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +68%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +74%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +200%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Folate ~111µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 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 ProteinProtein +30.9%
Contains more FatsFats +776.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +112.6%
Contains more OtherOther +86.8%
Contains more WaterWater +88.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.602 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 +19866.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +681.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -88.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White Bread Pigeon pea Opinion
Calories 266kcal 121kcal White Bread
Protein 8.85g 6.76g White Bread
Fats 3.33g 0.38g White Bread
Net carbs 46.72g 16.55g White Bread
Carbs 49.42g 23.25g White Bread
Magnesium 23mg 46mg Pigeon pea
Calcium 144mg 43mg White Bread
Potassium 126mg 384mg Pigeon pea
Iron 3.61mg 1.11mg White Bread
Sugar 5.67g Pigeon pea
Fiber 2.7g 6.7g Pigeon pea
Copper 0.101mg 0.269mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.74mg 0.9mg Pigeon pea
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Phosphorus 98mg 119mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 490mg 5mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin A 1IU 3IU Pigeon pea
Vitamin E 0.22mg White Bread
Manganese 0.536mg 0.501mg White Bread
Selenium 22µg 2.9µg White Bread
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 0.146mg White Bread
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 0.059mg White Bread
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 0.781mg White Bread
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 0.319mg White Bread
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 0.05mg White Bread
Vitamin K 0.2µg White Bread
Folate 111µg 111µg
Trans Fat 0.027g 0g Pigeon pea
Choline 14.6mg White Bread
Saturated Fat 0.698g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.599g 0.003g White Bread
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.205g White Bread
Tryptophan 0.066mg Pigeon pea
Threonine 0.239mg Pigeon pea
Isoleucine 0.245mg Pigeon pea
Leucine 0.483mg Pigeon pea
Lysine 0.474mg Pigeon pea
Methionine 0.076mg Pigeon pea
Phenylalanine 0.579mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.292mg Pigeon pea
Histidine 0.241mg Pigeon pea
Fructose 2.43g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
White Bread 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
33%
White Bread
14%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White Bread
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
White Bread
White Bread is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
White Bread
White Bread is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 485mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.615g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
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.

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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/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.