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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 15% 22% 45% 77% 38% 55% 0.52% 88% 14%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 33% 13% 34% 42% 90% 25% 51% 0.65% 65% 16%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +17.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +53.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -20%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +34.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +56.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +11.5%
~equal in Iron ~1.11mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~119mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 0.42% 0% 0% 34% 12% 9.3% 11% 2.1% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.18% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 19% 12% 0% 0% 83% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +455.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.1%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.146mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 3% 10% 71%
Protein: 15.57 g
Fats: 2.92 g
Carbs: 9.88 g
Water: 71.08 g
Other: 0.55 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 ProteinProtein +130.3%
Contains more FatsFats +668.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +135.3%
Contains more OtherOther +92.7%
~equal in Water ~68.55g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 52% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.18 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.73 g
29% 70%
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 +39233.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +256.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated 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.
Lupin Bean Pigeon pea
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lupin Bean Pigeon pea Opinion
Calories 119kcal 121kcal Pigeon pea
Protein 15.57g 6.76g Lupin Bean
Fats 2.92g 0.38g Lupin Bean
Vitamin C 1.1mg 0mg Lupin Bean
Net carbs 7.08g 16.55g Pigeon pea
Carbs 9.88g 23.25g Pigeon pea
Magnesium 54mg 46mg Lupin Bean
Calcium 51mg 43mg Lupin Bean
Potassium 245mg 384mg Pigeon pea
Iron 1.2mg 1.11mg Lupin Bean
Fiber 2.8g 6.7g Pigeon pea
Copper 0.231mg 0.269mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 1.38mg 0.9mg Lupin Bean
Phosphorus 128mg 119mg Lupin Bean
Sodium 4mg 5mg Lupin Bean
Vitamin A 7IU 3IU Lupin Bean
Manganese 0.676mg 0.501mg Lupin Bean
Selenium 2.6µg 2.9µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B1 0.134mg 0.146mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.053mg 0.059mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B3 0.495mg 0.781mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B5 0.188mg 0.319mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.009mg 0.05mg Pigeon pea
Folate 59µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.346g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 1.18g 0.003g Lupin Bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.73g 0.205g Lupin Bean
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.066mg Lupin Bean
Threonine 0.573mg 0.239mg Lupin Bean
Isoleucine 0.695mg 0.245mg Lupin Bean
Leucine 1.181mg 0.483mg Lupin Bean
Lysine 0.832mg 0.474mg Lupin Bean
Methionine 0.11mg 0.076mg Lupin Bean
Phenylalanine 0.618mg 0.579mg Lupin Bean
Valine 0.65mg 0.292mg Lupin Bean
Histidine 0.443mg 0.241mg Lupin Bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Lupin Bean Pigeon pea
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
9%
Lupin Bean
14%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
39%
Lupin Bean
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.263g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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.

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. Lupin Bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172424/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.