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Pigeon pea raw vs. Bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pigeon pea raw and Bean

  • The amount of Folate, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Potassium, Vitamin B3, and Zinc in Pigeon pea raw is higher than in Bean.
  • Pigeon pea raw covers your daily Folate needs 108% more than Bean.
  • Bean has 18 times less Iron than Pigeon pea raw. Pigeon pea raw has 5.23mg of Iron, while Bean has 0.29mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Beans, baked, canned, no salt added.

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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 131% 39% 123% 196% 352% 75% 157% 2.2% 234% 45%
Bean
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 26% 11% 69% 38% 45% 0.13% 0% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +471.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +370.3%
Contains more IronIron +1703.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +413.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +97.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +252.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +82.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%

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 0% 1.7% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
Bean
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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 10% 6.4% 3% 0% 38% 14% 8.1% 0% 30% 0% 2% 18% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +328.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +211.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +589.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +117.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1800%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +278.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Bean
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5% 20% 73% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 20.49 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +352.1%
Contains more FatsFats +272.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +206.4%
Contains more OtherOther +101.2%
Contains more WaterWater +585.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Bean
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33% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.172 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +373.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +191.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Bean Opinion
Calories 343kcal 105kcal Pigeon pea raw
Protein 21.7g 4.8g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 1.49g 0.4g Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin C 0mg 3.1mg Bean
Net carbs 47.78g 14.99g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 62.78g 20.49g Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 183mg 32mg Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 130mg 50mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 1392mg 296mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 5.23mg 0.29mg Pigeon pea raw
Sugar 7.78g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g 5.5g Pigeon pea raw
Copper 1.057mg 0.206mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 2.76mg 1.4mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 367mg 104mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 17mg 1mg Bean
Vitamin A 28IU 106IU Bean
Vitamin A 1µg 5µg Bean
Vitamin E 0.15mg Bean
Manganese 1.791mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 8.2µg 4.5µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.15mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.06mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 0.43mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.13mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin K 0.8µg Bean
Folate 456µg 24µg Pigeon pea raw
Choline 30.8mg Bean
Saturated Fat 0.33g 0.103g Bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0.035g Bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.172g Pigeon pea raw
Tryptophan 0.212mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.767mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.785mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 1.549mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 1.521mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.243mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
57%
Pigeon pea raw
11%
Bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
25%
Bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean
Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Bean
Bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.227g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/nutrients
  2. Bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168128/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.