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Pigeon pea vs. Cranberry beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pigeon pea and Cranberry beans

  • Pigeon pea has more Manganese, however, Cranberry beans is richer in Folate, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B1.
  • Cranberry beans's daily need coverage for Folate is 24% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, cranberry (roman), 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.
Contains more Copper +16.5%
Contains more Manganese +35.4%
Contains more Selenium +123.1%
Contains more Calcium +16.3%
Contains more Iron +88.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.4%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 50
Equal in Potassium - 387
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 79% 36% 58% 35% 1% 32% 77% 49% 8%
Contains more Copper +16.5%
Contains more Manganese +35.4%
Contains more Selenium +123.1%
Contains more Calcium +16.3%
Contains more Iron +88.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.4%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +26.7%
Equal in Magnesium - 50
Equal in Potassium - 387

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62%
Contains more Folate +86.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 20% 12% 84% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 53% 16% 10% 15% 19% 156% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +51.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +62%
Contains more Folate +86.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +38.2%
Contains more Fats +21.1%
Equal in Carbs - 24.46
Equal in Water - 64.65
Equal in Other - 1.09
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
9% 24% 65%
Protein: 9.34 g
Fats: 0.46 g
Carbs: 24.46 g
Water: 64.65 g
Other: 1.09 g
Contains more Protein +38.2%
Contains more Fats +21.1%
Equal in Carbs - 24.46
Equal in Water - 64.65
Equal in Other - 1.09

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1233.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.199
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.199 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1233.3%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.199

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Cranberry beans Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 15.86g Pigeon pea
Protein 6.76g 9.34g Cranberry beans
Fats 0.38g 0.46g Cranberry beans
Carbs 23.25g 24.46g Cranberry beans
Calories 121kcal 136kcal Cranberry beans
Fiber 6.7g 8.6g Cranberry beans
Calcium 43mg 50mg Cranberry beans
Iron 1.11mg 2.09mg Cranberry beans
Magnesium 46mg 50mg Cranberry beans
Phosphorus 119mg 135mg Cranberry beans
Potassium 384mg 387mg Cranberry beans
Sodium 5mg 1mg Cranberry beans
Zinc 0.9mg 1.14mg Cranberry beans
Copper 0.269mg 0.231mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.501mg 0.37mg Pigeon pea
Selenium 2.9µg 1.3µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Pigeon pea
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.21mg Cranberry beans
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.069mg Cranberry beans
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 0.515mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.24mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.081mg Cranberry beans
Folate 111µg 207µg Cranberry beans
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.111mg Cranberry beans
Threonine 0.239mg 0.393mg Cranberry beans
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.412mg Cranberry beans
Leucine 0.483mg 0.746mg Cranberry beans
Lysine 0.474mg 0.641mg Cranberry beans
Methionine 0.076mg 0.14mg Cranberry beans
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 0.505mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.292mg 0.489mg Cranberry beans
Histidine 0.241mg 0.26mg Cranberry beans
Saturated Fat 0.083g 0.119g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.04g Cranberry beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 0.199g Pigeon pea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Cranberry beans
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
15%
Pigeon pea
22%
Cranberry beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
38%
Cranberry beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cranberry beans
Cranberry beans contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.
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. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/nutrients
  2. Cranberry beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173736/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.