Chickpeas vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are chickpeas and pigeon pea different?
- Chickpeas have more manganese, iron, folate, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B6, zinc, and polyunsaturated fat than pigeon pea.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for chickpeas is 23% higher.
- Chickpeas contain 6 times more polyunsaturated fat than pigeon pea. While chickpeas contain 1.156g of polyunsaturated fat, pigeon pea contains only 0.205g.
- Pigeon pea has a lower glycemic index (22) than chickpeas (36).
Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties used in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +14% |
| Contains more IronIron | +160.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +70% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +105.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -28.6% |
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 B6Vitamin B6 | +178% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +55% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +25.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +48.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +11.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.86 g
Fats:
2.59 g
Carbs:
27.42 g
Water:
60.21 g
Other:
0.92 g
Protein:
6.76 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
68.55 g
Other:
1.06 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +31.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +581.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +17.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.269 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.156 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.083 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.205 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19333.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +463.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -69.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.03mg | 0.501mg | 23% |
| Iron | 2.89mg | 1.11mg | 22% |
| Folate | 172µg | 111µg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.352mg | 0.269mg | 9% |
| Choline | 42.8mg | 8% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.139mg | 0.05mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 168mg | 119mg | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.156g | 0.205g | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.53mg | 0.9mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 7.6g | 6.7g | 4% |
| Protein | 8.86g | 6.76g | 4% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.116mg | 0.146mg | 3% |
| Fats | 2.59g | 0.38g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 4µg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 291mg | 384mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.526mg | 0.781mg | 2% |
| Calories | 164kcal | 121kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 49mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.583g | 0.003g | 1% |
| Carbs | 27.42g | 23.25g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.269g | 0.083g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.286mg | 0.319mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 3.7µg | 2.9µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 19.82g | 16.55g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 46mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4.8g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 7mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.063mg | 0.059mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.085mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.329mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.38mg | 0.245mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.631mg | 0.483mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.593mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.116mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.475mg | 0.579mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.372mg | 0.292mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.244mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
21%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.186g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpeas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpeas 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)