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Black gram vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Black gram and Pigeon pea

  • Pigeon pea has less Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Folate, Zinc, Vitamin B6, and Potassium.
  • Black gram covers your daily Iron needs 81% more than Pigeon pea.
  • Pigeon pea contains 6 times less Magnesium than Black gram. Black gram contains 267mg of Magnesium, while Pigeon pea contains 46mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Mungo beans, 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.
Contains more Calcium +220.9%
Contains more Iron +582%
Contains more Magnesium +480.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.5%
Contains more Potassium +156%
Contains more Zinc +272.2%
Contains more Copper +264.7%
Contains more Manganese +204.8%
Contains more Selenium +182.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 42% 284% 191% 163% 87% 5% 92% 327% 200% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Calcium +220.9%
Contains more Iron +582%
Contains more Magnesium +480.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +218.5%
Contains more Potassium +156%
Contains more Zinc +272.2%
Contains more Copper +264.7%
Contains more Manganese +204.8%
Contains more Selenium +182.8%
Contains less Sodium -86.8%

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 +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +330.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +462%
Contains more Folate +94.6%
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% 69% 59% 28% 55% 65% 162% 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 1% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 20% 12% 84% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +87%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +330.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +85.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +184%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +462%
Contains more Folate +94.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +272.9%
Contains more Fats +331.6%
Contains more Carbs +153.7%
Contains more Other +217%
Contains more Water +534.7%
25% 59% 11% 3%
Protein: 25.21 g
Fats: 1.64 g
Carbs: 58.99 g
Water: 10.8 g
Other: 3.36 g
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 +272.9%
Contains more Fats +331.6%
Contains more Carbs +153.7%
Contains more Other +217%
Contains more Water +534.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +422.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.2%
9% 7% 84%
Saturated Fat: 0.114 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.085 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.071 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2733.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +422.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Black gram Pigeon pea
Lower in Sodium ok
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 Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Black gram Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 40.69g 16.55g Black gram
Protein 25.21g 6.76g Black gram
Fats 1.64g 0.38g Black gram
Carbs 58.99g 23.25g Black gram
Calories 341kcal 121kcal Black gram
Fiber 18.3g 6.7g Black gram
Calcium 138mg 43mg Black gram
Iron 7.57mg 1.11mg Black gram
Magnesium 267mg 46mg Black gram
Phosphorus 379mg 119mg Black gram
Potassium 983mg 384mg Black gram
Sodium 38mg 5mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 3.35mg 0.9mg Black gram
Copper 0.981mg 0.269mg Black gram
Manganese 1.527mg 0.501mg Black gram
Selenium 8.2µg 2.9µg Black gram
Vitamin A 23IU 3IU Black gram
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Black gram
Vitamin B1 0.273mg 0.146mg Black gram
Vitamin B2 0.254mg 0.059mg Black gram
Vitamin B3 1.447mg 0.781mg Black gram
Vitamin B5 0.906mg 0.319mg Black gram
Vitamin B6 0.281mg 0.05mg Black gram
Folate 216µg 111µg Black gram
Tryptophan 0.263mg 0.066mg Black gram
Threonine 0.875mg 0.239mg Black gram
Isoleucine 1.287mg 0.245mg Black gram
Leucine 2.089mg 0.483mg Black gram
Lysine 1.674mg 0.474mg Black gram
Methionine 0.367mg 0.076mg Black gram
Phenylalanine 1.473mg 0.579mg Black gram
Valine 1.416mg 0.292mg Black gram
Histidine 0.706mg 0.241mg Black gram
Saturated Fat 0.114g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.085g 0.003g Black gram
Polyunsaturated fat 1.071g 0.205g Black gram

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Black gram 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
36%
Black gram
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
143%
Black gram
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.031g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Black gram
Black gram is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black gram
Black gram 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 Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Black gram - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174259/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.