Black gram vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between black gram and pigeon pea?
- Black gram is richer in iron and phosphorus, yet pigeon pea is richer in copper.
- Pigeon pea's daily need coverage for copper is 14% higher.
- Black gram has 2 times more vitamin B3 than pigeon pea. Black gram has 1.5mg of vitamin B3, while pigeon pea has 0.781mg.
- Pigeon pea has a lower glycemic index than black gram.
We used Mungo beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types in this comparison.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +37% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +57.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +31.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +66.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +93.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +21.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +27.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +35.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +16% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +18.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
7.54 g
Fats:
0.55 g
Carbs:
18.34 g
Water:
72.51 g
Other:
1.06 g
Protein:
6.76 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
68.55 g
Other:
1.06 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +26.8% |
~equal in
Water
~68.55g
~equal in
Other
~1.06g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.038 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.029 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.359 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.083 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.205 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -54.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +866.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +75.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.139mg | 0.269mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.75mg | 1.11mg | 8% |
| Choline | 29.6mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 231mg | 384mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 156mg | 119mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 63mg | 46mg | 4% |
| Folate | 94µg | 111µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.5mg | 0.781mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.412mg | 0.501mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 18.34g | 23.25g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.433mg | 0.319mg | 2% |
| Protein | 7.54g | 6.76g | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.058mg | 0.05mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.075mg | 0.059mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 2.5µg | 2.9µg | 1% |
| Calories | 105kcal | 121kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.359g | 0.205g | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.83mg | 0.9mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 6.4g | 6.7g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 53mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.55g | 0.38g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 11.94g | 16.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.01g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 7mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.146mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.038g | 0.083g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.029g | 0.003g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.078mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.262mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.385mg | 0.245mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.625mg | 0.483mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.5mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.44mg | 0.579mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.423mg | 0.292mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.211mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
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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
17%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.01g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Black gram is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.045g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Black gram 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.