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Wild rice raw vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are wild rice raw and pigeon pea raw different?

  • Wild rice raw is higher in zinc and vitamin B3; however, pigeon pea raw is richer in folate, copper, vitamin B1, iron, fiber, potassium, manganese, and calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for pigeon pea raw is 90% higher.
  • Wild rice raw contains 2 times more vitamin B3 than pigeon pea raw. While wild rice raw contains 6.733mg of vitamin B3, pigeon pea raw contains only 2.965mg.
  • Pigeon pea raw has a lower glycemic index (22) than wild rice raw (57).

Wild rice, raw and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 126% 6.3% 38% 74% 175% 163% 186% 0.91% 173% 15%
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 ZincZinc +115.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +18%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +519%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +226%
Contains more IronIron +166.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +101.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +192.9%
~equal in Magnesium ~183mg

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% 0.33% 16% 0% 29% 60% 126% 64% 90% 0% 4.8% 71% 19%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +127.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +459.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +17.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +380%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin A ~1µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 75% 8%
Protein: 14.73 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 74.9 g
Water: 7.76 g
Other: 1.53 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 +19.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.3%
Contains more FatsFats +38%
Contains more WaterWater +36.5%
Contains more OtherOther +124.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 16% 68%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.156 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.159 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.676 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 -52.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1225%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wild rice raw Pigeon pea raw DV% diff.
Folate 95µg 456µg 90%
Copper 0.524mg 1.057mg 59%
Vitamin B1 0.115mg 0.643mg 44%
Iron 1.96mg 5.23mg 41%
Fiber 6.2g 15g 35%
Zinc 5.96mg 2.76mg 29%
Potassium 427mg 1392mg 28%
Vitamin B3 6.733mg 2.965mg 24%
Manganese 1.329mg 1.791mg 20%
Protein 14.73g 21.7g 14%
Calcium 21mg 130mg 11%
Selenium 2.8µg 8.2µg 10%
Phosphorus 433mg 367mg 9%
Vitamin B6 0.391mg 0.283mg 8%
Choline 35mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.262mg 0.187mg 6%
Vitamin E 0.82mg 5%
Vitamin B5 1.074mg 1.266mg 4%
Carbs 74.9g 62.78g 4%
Vitamin K 1.9µg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.676g 0.814g 1%
Saturated fat 0.156g 0.33g 1%
Calories 357kcal 343kcal 1%
Fats 1.08g 1.49g 1%
Magnesium 177mg 183mg 1%
Net carbs 68.7g 47.78g N/A
Sugar 2.5g N/A
Sodium 7mg 17mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.159g 0.012g 0%
Tryptophan 0.179mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.469mg 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.618mg 0.785mg 0%
Leucine 1.018mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.629mg 1.521mg 0%
Methionine 0.438mg 0.243mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.721mg 1.858mg 0%
Valine 0.858mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.384mg 0.774mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wild rice raw 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
37%
Wild rice raw
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
96%
Wild rice raw
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wild rice raw
Wild rice raw contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wild rice raw
Wild rice raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.174g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wild rice raw
Wild rice raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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. Wild rice raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169726/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.