Differences Between Cereals And Pulses
Differences Between Cereals and Pulses are as follows:
|
Characteristic |
Cereals |
Pulses |
|---|---|---|
Type of Plant |
Grass | Leguminous plant |
|
Taxonomical Classification |
Plantae>Poales> Poaceae |
Plantae>Fabales>Leguminosae |
Nutrient Value |
Cereals are known for their high carbohydrate, minerals, fats, and oil content. | Pulses are known for their high protein, fiber, and other micronutrient content. |
|
Fiber Content |
Low fiber content |
High Fiber content |
Growth conditions or growth seasons |
Highly dependent on geographical conditions and seasons, wheat and barley are winter-season (rabi crop) crops because they need a cold environment, and maize and sorghum are summer-season (Kharif- crop) because they need a warm and humid environment. | Highly dependent on geographical conditions and seasons are cultivated in the Kharif, Rabi, fiber, and Zaid seasons of the Agricultural year. |
|
Animal Feed |
Less utilized as animal feed |
Commonly used to feed poultry |
|
Examples |
Wheat, Barley, Maize, Sorghum, corn, and oats |
Bengal Gram, Pigeon Pea, Kidney Beans, etc. |
Difference Between Cereals And Pulses
Cereals and pulses are the two major kinds of staple food crops cultivated worldwide to meet the population’s nutritional needs. Food grains refer to both cereals and pulses as a whole. Some examples of cereals and pulses include wheat, rice, corn, and dry beans. Most pulses consist of dried seeds. Cereals are carbohydrate-rich products, whereas pulses are known for their high protein content.
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