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

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Summary of differences between pigeon pea raw and bean raw

  • Pigeon pea raw has more manganese, copper, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5, while bean raw has more selenium, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin C, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.
  • Bean raw covers your daily need for selenium, 36% more than pigeon pea raw.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains 3 times more vitamin B3 than bean raw. While pigeon pea raw contains 2.965mg of vitamin B3, bean raw contains only 1.174mg.
  • Pigeon pea raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pigeon pea raw is 22, while the glycemic index of bean raw is 33.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Beans, pinto, 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" 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 34% 123% 190% 298% 62% 176% 1.6% 150% 152%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +240.2%
~equal in Magnesium ~176mg
~equal in Potassium ~1393mg
~equal in Iron ~5.07mg

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% 0.33% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 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 21% 0% 4.2% 0% 178% 49% 22% 47% 109% 0% 14% 394% 36%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +10.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.1%
~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
21% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.42 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 62.55 g
Water: 11.33 g
Other: 3.47 g
Contains more FatsFats +21.1%
~equal in Protein ~21.42g
~equal in Carbs ~62.55g
~equal in Water ~11.33g
~equal in Other ~3.47g

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
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.235 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.407 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1808.3%

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 raw
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
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Bean raw DV% diff.
Selenium 8.2µg 27.9µg 36%
Manganese 1.791mg 1.148mg 28%
Copper 1.057mg 0.893mg 18%
Folate 456µg 525µg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.474mg 15%
Starch 34.17g 14%
Choline 66.2mg 12%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 1.174mg 11%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.785mg 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 6.3mg 7%
Phosphorus 367mg 411mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.713mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.6µg 5%
Zinc 2.76mg 2.28mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.407g 3%
Fiber 15g 15.5g 2%
Iron 5.23mg 5.07mg 2%
Calcium 130mg 113mg 2%
Magnesium 183mg 176mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.212mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Protein 21.7g 21.42g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 0.229g 1%
Calories 343kcal 347kcal 0%
Fats 1.49g 1.23g 0%
Net carbs 47.78g 47.05g N/A
Carbs 62.78g 62.55g 0%
Potassium 1392mg 1393mg 0%
Sugar 2.11g N/A
Sodium 17mg 12mg 0%
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.33g 0.235g 0%
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.237mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0.81mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.871mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 1.558mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 1.356mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0.259mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 1.095mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.998mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.556mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Bean raw
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
67%
Bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
131%
Bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
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 raw
Bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.095g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bean raw
Bean raw 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. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/nutrients
  2. Bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175199/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.