Mung bean vs Pigeon pea - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Mung bean and Pigeon pea
- Mung bean is higher in Folate, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, however Pigeon pea is richer in Manganese, Copper, and Vitamin C.
- Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 42% higher.
- Mung bean has 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Pigeon pea. While Mung bean has 1.91mg of Vitamin B5, Pigeon pea has only 1.266mg.
The food types used in this comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+28.9%
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Sodium
-11.8%
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Potassium
+11.7%
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Copper
+12.3%
Equal in Calcium - 130
Equal in Magnesium - 183
Equal in Phosphorus - 367
Equal in Zinc - 2.76
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Iron
+28.9%
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Sodium
-11.8%
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Potassium
+11.7%
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Copper
+12.3%
Equal in Calcium - 130
Equal in Magnesium - 183
Equal in Phosphorus - 367
Equal in Zinc - 2.76
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+307.1%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+24.6%
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Vitamin B5
+50.9%
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Vitamin B6
+35%
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Folate
+37.1%
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Vitamin B3
+31.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.643
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Vitamin A
+307.1%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+24.6%
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Vitamin B5
+50.9%
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Vitamin B6
+35%
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Folate
+37.1%
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Vitamin B3
+31.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.643
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in glycemic index |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 46.32g | 47.78g |
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Protein | 23.86g | 21.7g |
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Fats | 1.15g | 1.49g |
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Carbs | 62.62g | 62.78g |
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Calories | 347kcal | 343kcal |
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Starch | g | g | |
Fructose | g | g | |
Sugar | 6.6g | g |
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Fiber | 16.3g | 15g |
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Calcium | 132mg | 130mg |
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Iron | 6.74mg | 5.23mg |
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Magnesium | 189mg | 183mg |
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Phosphorus | 367mg | 367mg | |
Potassium | 1246mg | 1392mg |
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Sodium | 15mg | 17mg |
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Zinc | 2.68mg | 2.76mg |
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Copper | 0.941mg | 1.057mg |
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Vitamin A | 114IU | 28IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.51mg | mg |
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Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin C | 4.8mg | 0mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.621mg | 0.643mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.233mg | 0.187mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 2.251mg | 2.965mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 1.91mg | 1.266mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.382mg | 0.283mg |
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Folate | 625µg | 456µg |
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Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
Vitamin K | 9µg | µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.26mg | 0.212mg |
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Threonine | 0.782mg | 0.767mg |
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Isoleucine | 1.008mg | 0.785mg |
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Leucine | 1.847mg | 1.549mg |
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Lysine | 1.664mg | 1.521mg |
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Methionine | 0.286mg | 0.243mg |
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Phenylalanine | 1.443mg | 1.858mg |
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Valine | 1.237mg | 0.937mg |
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Histidine | 0.695mg | 0.774mg |
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Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
Saturated Fat | 0.348g | 0.33g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.161g | 0.012g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.384g | 0.814g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
82

62

Mineral Summary Score
135

134

Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
143%

130%

Carbohydrates
63%

63%

Fats
5%

7%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.018g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?

Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Mung bean contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Mung bean 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.