Lupin Bean vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Lupin Bean and Pigeon pea different?
- Lupin Bean is higher in Manganese, and Monounsaturated Fat, however, Pigeon pea is richer in Fiber, and Folate.
- Daily need coverage for Fiber from Pigeon pea is 16% higher.
- Lupin Bean contains 393 times more Monounsaturated Fat than Pigeon pea. While Lupin Bean contains 1.18g of Monounsaturated Fat, Pigeon pea contains only 0.003g.
Lupins, 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.
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Calcium
+18.6%
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Magnesium
+17.4%
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Sodium
-20%
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Zinc
+53.3%
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Manganese
+34.9%
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Potassium
+56.7%
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Copper
+16.5%
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Selenium
+11.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.11
Equal in Phosphorus - 119
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Calcium
+18.6%
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Magnesium
+17.4%
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Sodium
-20%
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Zinc
+53.3%
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Manganese
+34.9%
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Potassium
+56.7%
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Copper
+16.5%
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Selenium
+11.5%
Equal in Iron - 1.11
Equal in Phosphorus - 119
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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Vitamin A
+133.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+11.3%
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Vitamin B3
+57.8%
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Vitamin B5
+69.7%
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Vitamin B6
+455.6%
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Folate
+88.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
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Vitamin A
+133.3%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+11.3%
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Vitamin B3
+57.8%
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Vitamin B5
+69.7%
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Vitamin B6
+455.6%
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Folate
+88.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+130.3%
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Fats
+668.4%
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Carbs
+135.3%
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Other
+92.7%
Equal in Water - 68.55
Protein:
15.57 g
Fats:
2.92 g
Carbs:
9.88 g
Water:
71.08 g
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0.55 g
Protein:
6.76 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
68.55 g
Other:
1.06 g
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Protein
+130.3%
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Fats
+668.4%
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Carbs
+135.3%
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+92.7%
Equal in Water - 68.55
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Monounsaturated Fat
+39233.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+256.1%
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Saturated Fat
-76%
Saturated Fat:
0.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
1.18 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.73 g
Saturated Fat:
0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.205 g
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Monounsaturated Fat
+39233.3%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+256.1%
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Saturated Fat
-76%
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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Net carbs | 7.08g | 16.55g |
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Protein | 15.57g | 6.76g |
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Fats | 2.92g | 0.38g |
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Carbs | 9.88g | 23.25g |
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Calories | 119kcal | 121kcal |
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Fiber | 2.8g | 6.7g |
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Calcium | 51mg | 43mg |
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Iron | 1.2mg | 1.11mg |
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Magnesium | 54mg | 46mg |
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Phosphorus | 128mg | 119mg |
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Potassium | 245mg | 384mg |
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Sodium | 4mg | 5mg |
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Zinc | 1.38mg | 0.9mg |
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Copper | 0.231mg | 0.269mg |
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Manganese | 0.676mg | 0.501mg |
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Selenium | 2.6µg | 2.9µg |
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Vitamin A | 7IU | 3IU |
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Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.134mg | 0.146mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.053mg | 0.059mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.495mg | 0.781mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.188mg | 0.319mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.009mg | 0.05mg |
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Folate | 59µg | 111µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0.066mg |
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Threonine | 0.573mg | 0.239mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.695mg | 0.245mg |
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Leucine | 1.181mg | 0.483mg |
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Lysine | 0.832mg | 0.474mg |
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Methionine | 0.11mg | 0.076mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.618mg | 0.579mg |
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Valine | 0.65mg | 0.292mg |
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Histidine | 0.443mg | 0.241mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.346g | 0.083g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 1.18g | 0.003g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.73g | 0.205g |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%

37%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.263g)
Which food is cheaper?

Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pigeon pea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?

Lupin Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Lupin Bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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)
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.