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Adzuki bean vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Adzuki bean and Pigeon pea

  • The amount of Folate, Copper, Manganese, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin B6 in Adzuki bean is higher than in Pigeon pea.
  • Adzuki bean covers your daily need of Folate 128% more than Pigeon pea.
  • Adzuki bean contains 7 times more Vitamin B6 than Pigeon pea. While Adzuki bean contains 0.351mg of Vitamin B6, Pigeon pea contains only 0.05mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, raw 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.
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
9
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0
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
Contains more Calcium +53.5%
Contains more Iron +348.6%
Contains more Magnesium +176.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.2%
Contains more Potassium +226.6%
Contains more Zinc +460%
Contains more Copper +306.7%
Contains more Manganese +245.3%
Equal in Sodium - 5
Equal in Selenium - 2.9
Adzuki bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 187% 91% 164% 111% 1% 138% 365% 226% 17%
Pigeon pea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Calcium +53.5%
Contains more Iron +348.6%
Contains more Magnesium +176.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +220.2%
Contains more Potassium +226.6%
Contains more Zinc +460%
Contains more Copper +306.7%
Contains more Manganese +245.3%
Equal in Sodium - 5
Equal in Selenium - 2.9

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.
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
7
:
0
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
Contains more Vitamin A +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +272.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +361.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +602%
Contains more Folate +460.4%
Adzuki bean
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% 114% 51% 50% 89% 81% 467% 0% 0%
Pigeon pea
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +211.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +272.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +236.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +361.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +602%
Contains more Folate +460.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
4
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1
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
Contains more Protein +193.9%
Contains more Fats +39.5%
Contains more Carbs +170.5%
Contains more Other +207.5%
Contains more Water +410%
Adzuki bean
20% 63% 13% 3%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 62.9 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 3.26 g
Pigeon pea
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 Protein +193.9%
Contains more Fats +39.5%
Contains more Carbs +170.5%
Contains more Other +207.5%
Contains more Water +410%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
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2
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1566.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.4%
Adzuki bean
54% 14% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.113 g
Pigeon pea
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1566.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +81.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Adzuki bean Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 50.2g 16.55g Adzuki bean
Protein 19.87g 6.76g Adzuki bean
Fats 0.53g 0.38g Adzuki bean
Carbs 62.9g 23.25g Adzuki bean
Calories 329kcal 121kcal Adzuki bean
Fiber 12.7g 6.7g Adzuki bean
Calcium 66mg 43mg Adzuki bean
Iron 4.98mg 1.11mg Adzuki bean
Magnesium 127mg 46mg Adzuki bean
Phosphorus 381mg 119mg Adzuki bean
Potassium 1254mg 384mg Adzuki bean
Sodium 5mg 5mg
Zinc 5.04mg 0.9mg Adzuki bean
Copper 1.094mg 0.269mg Adzuki bean
Manganese 1.73mg 0.501mg Adzuki bean
Selenium 3.1µg 2.9µg Adzuki bean
Vitamin A 17IU 3IU Adzuki bean
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B1 0.455mg 0.146mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B2 0.22mg 0.059mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B3 2.63mg 0.781mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B5 1.471mg 0.319mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B6 0.351mg 0.05mg Adzuki bean
Folate 622µg 111µg Adzuki bean
Tryptophan 0.191mg 0.066mg Adzuki bean
Threonine 0.674mg 0.239mg Adzuki bean
Isoleucine 0.791mg 0.245mg Adzuki bean
Leucine 1.668mg 0.483mg Adzuki bean
Lysine 1.497mg 0.474mg Adzuki bean
Methionine 0.21mg 0.076mg Adzuki bean
Phenylalanine 1.052mg 0.579mg Adzuki bean
Valine 1.023mg 0.292mg Adzuki bean
Histidine 0.524mg 0.241mg Adzuki bean
Saturated Fat 0.191g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 0.003g Adzuki bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.113g 0.205g Pigeon pea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Adzuki bean Pigeon pea
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
71%
Adzuki bean
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
132%
Adzuki bean
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.108g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173727/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.