Navy beans vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
Compare
Significant differences between Navy beans and Pigeon pea
- Navy beans has more Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B6, however, Pigeon pea is richer in Copper.
- Navy beans covers your daily Iron needs 16% more than Pigeon pea.
- Pigeon pea has 3 times less Vitamin B6 than Navy beans. Navy beans has 0.138mg of Vitamin B6, while Pigeon pea has 0.05mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beans, navy, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.
Infographic

Infographic link
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
Calcium
+60.5%
Contains
more
Iron
+112.6%
Contains
more
Magnesium
+15.2%
Contains
more
Phosphorus
+21%
Contains
less
Sodium
-100%
Contains
more
Zinc
+14.4%
Contains
more
Copper
+28.1%
Equal in Potassium - 384
Equal in Manganese - 0.501
Equal in Selenium - 2.9
Contains
more
Calcium
+60.5%
Contains
more
Iron
+112.6%
Contains
more
Magnesium
+15.2%
Contains
more
Phosphorus
+21%
Contains
less
Sodium
-100%
Contains
more
Zinc
+14.4%
Contains
more
Copper
+28.1%
Equal in Potassium - 384
Equal in Manganese - 0.501
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.
:
Contains
more
Vitamin C
+∞%
Contains
more
Vitamin B1
+62.3%
Contains
more
Vitamin B2
+11.9%
Contains
more
Vitamin B6
+176%
Contains
more
Folate
+26.1%
Contains
more
Vitamin A
+∞%
Contains
more
Vitamin B3
+20.3%
Contains
more
Vitamin B5
+19.9%
Contains
more
Vitamin C
+∞%
Contains
more
Vitamin B1
+62.3%
Contains
more
Vitamin B2
+11.9%
Contains
more
Vitamin B6
+176%
Contains
more
Folate
+26.1%
Contains
more
Vitamin A
+∞%
Contains
more
Vitamin B3
+20.3%
Contains
more
Vitamin B5
+19.9%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains
more
Protein
+21.7%
Contains
more
Fats
+63.2%
Contains
more
Carbs
+12%
Contains
more
Other
+21.7%
Equal in Water - 68.55
Protein:
8.23 g
Fats:
0.62 g
Carbs:
26.05 g
Water:
63.81 g
Other:
1.29 g
Protein:
6.76 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
68.55 g
Other:
1.06 g
Contains
more
Protein
+21.7%
Contains
more
Fats
+63.2%
Contains
more
Carbs
+12%
Contains
more
Other
+21.7%
Equal in Water - 68.55
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains
more
Monounsaturated Fat
+4633.3%
Contains
more
Polyunsaturated fat
+139%
Contains
less
Saturated Fat
-15.3%
Saturated Fat:
0.098 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.49 g
Saturated Fat:
0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.205 g
Contains
more
Monounsaturated Fat
+4633.3%
Contains
more
Polyunsaturated fat
+139%
Contains
less
Saturated Fat
-15.3%
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
![]() |
![]() |
||
Lower in Sugar |
![]() |
||
Lower in Saturated Fat |
![]() |
||
Lower in Glycemic Index |
![]() |
||
Lower in price |
![]() |
||
Lower in Sodium |
![]() |
||
Lower in Cholesterol |
![]() |
||
Rich in minerals |
![]() |
||
Rich in vitamins |
![]() |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
Nutrient | ![]() |
![]() |
Opinion |
Net carbs | 15.55g | 16.55g |
![]() |
Protein | 8.23g | 6.76g |
![]() |
Fats | 0.62g | 0.38g |
![]() |
Carbs | 26.05g | 23.25g |
![]() |
Calories | 140kcal | 121kcal |
![]() |
Starch | 15.4g |
![]() |
|
Sugar | 0.37g |
![]() |
|
Fiber | 10.5g | 6.7g |
![]() |
Calcium | 69mg | 43mg |
![]() |
Iron | 2.36mg | 1.11mg |
![]() |
Magnesium | 53mg | 46mg |
![]() |
Phosphorus | 144mg | 119mg |
![]() |
Potassium | 389mg | 384mg |
![]() |
Sodium | 0mg | 5mg |
![]() |
Zinc | 1.03mg | 0.9mg |
![]() |
Copper | 0.21mg | 0.269mg |
![]() |
Manganese | 0.527mg | 0.501mg |
![]() |
Selenium | 2.9µg | 2.9µg | |
Vitamin A | 0IU | 3IU |
![]() |
Vitamin E | 0.01mg |
![]() |
|
Vitamin C | 0.9mg | 0mg |
![]() |
Vitamin B1 | 0.237mg | 0.146mg |
![]() |
Vitamin B2 | 0.066mg | 0.059mg |
![]() |
Vitamin B3 | 0.649mg | 0.781mg |
![]() |
Vitamin B5 | 0.266mg | 0.319mg |
![]() |
Vitamin B6 | 0.138mg | 0.05mg |
![]() |
Folate | 140µg | 111µg |
![]() |
Vitamin K | 0.6µg |
![]() |
|
Tryptophan | 0.1mg | 0.066mg |
![]() |
Threonine | 0.289mg | 0.239mg |
![]() |
Isoleucine | 0.387mg | 0.245mg |
![]() |
Leucine | 0.7mg | 0.483mg |
![]() |
Lysine | 0.52mg | 0.474mg |
![]() |
Methionine | 0.111mg | 0.076mg |
![]() |
Phenylalanine | 0.471mg | 0.579mg |
![]() |
Valine | 0.504mg | 0.292mg |
![]() |
Histidine | 0.206mg | 0.241mg |
![]() |
Saturated Fat | 0.098g | 0.083g |
![]() |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.142g | 0.003g |
![]() |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.49g | 0.205g |
![]() |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.177g |
![]() |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


is better in case of low diet
![]() |
![]() |
|
Low Fats diet |
![]() |
|
Low Carbs diet |
![]() |
|
Low Calories diet |
![]() |
|
Low Glycemic Index diet |
![]() |
People also compare
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
20%

15%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%

37%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?

Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Navy beans contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Navy beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Navy beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Navy beans is relatively richer in vitamins