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Mung bean vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Mung bean and Pigeon pea

  • Mung bean has more Folate, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Potassium than Pigeon pea.
  • Mung bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 129% more.
  • Mung bean contains 8 times more Vitamin B6 than Pigeon pea. Mung bean contains 0.382mg of Vitamin B6, while Pigeon pea contains 0.05mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Mung beans, mature seeds, raw and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
9
:
1
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
Contains more Calcium +207%
Contains more Iron +507.2%
Contains more Magnesium +310.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.4%
Contains more Potassium +224.5%
Contains more Zinc +197.8%
Contains more Copper +249.8%
Contains more Manganese +106.6%
Contains more Selenium +182.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Mung bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 40% 253% 135% 158% 110% 2% 74% 314% 135% 45%
Pigeon pea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Calcium +207%
Contains more Iron +507.2%
Contains more Magnesium +310.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +208.4%
Contains more Potassium +224.5%
Contains more Zinc +197.8%
Contains more Copper +249.8%
Contains more Manganese +106.6%
Contains more Selenium +182.8%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%

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.
Mung bean
Mung bean
10
:
0
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
Contains more Vitamin A +3700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +294.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +498.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +664%
Contains more Folate +463.1%
Mung bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 11% 0% 16% 156% 54% 43% 115% 89% 469% 0% 23%
Pigeon pea
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 20% 12% 84% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +3700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +325.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +294.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +188.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +498.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +664%
Contains more Folate +463.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
4
:
1
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
Contains more Protein +253%
Contains more Fats +202.6%
Contains more Carbs +169.3%
Contains more Other +213.2%
Contains more Water +657.5%
Mung bean
24% 63% 9% 3%
Protein: 23.86 g
Fats: 1.15 g
Carbs: 62.62 g
Water: 9.05 g
Other: 3.32 g
Pigeon pea
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 Protein +253%
Contains more Fats +202.6%
Contains more Carbs +169.3%
Contains more Other +213.2%
Contains more Water +657.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Mung bean
Mung bean
2
:
1
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5266.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%
Mung bean
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.348 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.161 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.384 g
Pigeon pea
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5266.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +87.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Mung bean Pigeon pea
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Mung bean Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 46.32g 16.55g Mung bean
Protein 23.86g 6.76g Mung bean
Fats 1.15g 0.38g Mung bean
Carbs 62.62g 23.25g Mung bean
Calories 347kcal 121kcal Mung bean
Sugar 6.6g Pigeon pea
Fiber 16.3g 6.7g Mung bean
Calcium 132mg 43mg Mung bean
Iron 6.74mg 1.11mg Mung bean
Magnesium 189mg 46mg Mung bean
Phosphorus 367mg 119mg Mung bean
Potassium 1246mg 384mg Mung bean
Sodium 15mg 5mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 2.68mg 0.9mg Mung bean
Copper 0.941mg 0.269mg Mung bean
Manganese 1.035mg 0.501mg Mung bean
Selenium 8.2µg 2.9µg Mung bean
Vitamin A 114IU 3IU Mung bean
Vitamin A RAE 6µg 0µg Mung bean
Vitamin E 0.51mg Mung bean
Vitamin C 4.8mg 0mg Mung bean
Vitamin B1 0.621mg 0.146mg Mung bean
Vitamin B2 0.233mg 0.059mg Mung bean
Vitamin B3 2.251mg 0.781mg Mung bean
Vitamin B5 1.91mg 0.319mg Mung bean
Vitamin B6 0.382mg 0.05mg Mung bean
Folate 625µg 111µg Mung bean
Vitamin K 9µg Mung bean
Tryptophan 0.26mg 0.066mg Mung bean
Threonine 0.782mg 0.239mg Mung bean
Isoleucine 1.008mg 0.245mg Mung bean
Leucine 1.847mg 0.483mg Mung bean
Lysine 1.664mg 0.474mg Mung bean
Methionine 0.286mg 0.076mg Mung bean
Phenylalanine 1.443mg 0.579mg Mung bean
Valine 1.237mg 0.292mg Mung bean
Histidine 0.695mg 0.241mg Mung bean
Saturated Fat 0.348g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.161g 0.003g Mung bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.384g 0.205g Mung bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Mung bean Pigeon pea
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
82%
Mung bean
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%
Mung bean
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.265g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Mung bean
Mung bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung bean
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)

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. Mung bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174256/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.