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Mung bean vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Mung bean and Pigeon pea raw

  • Mung bean is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Fiber, however, Pigeon pea raw is richer in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 42% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw 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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
4
:
4
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Iron +28.9%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Potassium +11.7%
Contains more Copper +12.3%
Contains more Manganese +73%
Equal in Calcium - 130
Equal in Magnesium - 183
Equal in Phosphorus - 367
Equal in Zinc - 2.76
Equal in Selenium - 8.2
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Pigeon pea raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Contains more Iron +28.9%
Contains less Sodium -11.8%
Contains more Potassium +11.7%
Contains more Copper +12.3%
Contains more Manganese +73%
Equal in Calcium - 130
Equal in Magnesium - 183
Equal in Phosphorus - 367
Equal in Zinc - 2.76
Equal in Selenium - 8.2

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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
8
:
2
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Vitamin A +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35%
Contains more Folate +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.643
Mung bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 11% 0% 16% 156% 54% 43% 115% 89% 469% 0% 23%
Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 161% 44% 56% 76% 66% 342% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +307.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +24.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +35%
Contains more Folate +37.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +31.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.643

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
1
:
4
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Fats +29.6%
Contains more Water +17%
Equal in Protein - 21.7
Equal in Carbs - 62.78
Equal in Other - 3.44
Mung bean
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Pigeon pea raw
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 Fats +29.6%
Contains more Water +17%
Equal in Protein - 21.7
Equal in Carbs - 62.78
Equal in Other - 3.44

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
1
:
2
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1241.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +112%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.33
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Pigeon pea raw
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1241.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +112%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.33

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Pigeon pea raw Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 47.78g Pigeon pea raw
Protein 23.86g 21.7g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 1.49g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 62.62g 62.78g Pigeon pea raw
Calories 347kcal 343kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 16.3g 15g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 130mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 5.23mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 183mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 367mg
Potassium 1246mg 1392mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 15mg 17mg Mung bean
Zinc 2.68mg 2.76mg Pigeon pea raw
Copper 0.941mg 1.057mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 1.035mg 1.791mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 8.2µg 8.2µg
Vitamin A 114IU 28IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 1µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.643mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.187mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 2.965mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 1.266mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.283mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 456µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.212mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.767mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.785mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 1.549mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 1.521mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.243mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 1.237mg 0.937mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.33g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.012g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.814g Pigeon pea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Pigeon pea raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
82%
Mung bean
62%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung bean
Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
Mung bean 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.

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. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/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.