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Pigeon pea raw vs. Adzuki bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pigeon pea raw and Adzuki bean

  • Pigeon pea raw has more Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Selenium, Fiber, Calcium, and Polyunsaturated fat, however, Adzuki bean is richer in Folate, Zinc, and Vitamin B6.
  • Adzuki bean's daily need coverage for Folate is 42% more.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains 7 times more Polyunsaturated fat than Adzuki bean. Pigeon pea raw contains 0.814g of Polyunsaturated fat, while Adzuki bean contains 0.113g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Beans, adzuki, 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 91% 20% 111% 187% 365% 137% 163% 0.65% 226% 17%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +44.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +97%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +164.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +82.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.6%
~equal in Potassium ~1254mg
~equal in Iron ~4.98mg
~equal in Copper ~1.094mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~381mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.73mg

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%
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% 0% 0% 114% 51% 49% 88% 81% 0% 0% 467% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +64.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24%
Contains more FolateFolate +36.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
20% 63% 13% 3%
Protein: 19.87 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 62.9 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 3.26 g
Contains more FatsFats +181.1%
Contains more WaterWater +26.9%
~equal in Protein ~19.87g
~equal in Carbs ~62.9g
~equal in Other ~3.26g

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
54% 14% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.113 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +620.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -42.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +316.7%

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 Adzuki bean
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
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Adzuki bean Opinion
Calories 343kcal 329kcal Pigeon pea raw
Protein 21.7g 19.87g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 1.49g 0.53g Pigeon pea raw
Net carbs 47.78g 50.2g Adzuki bean
Carbs 62.78g 62.9g Adzuki bean
Magnesium 183mg 127mg Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 130mg 66mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 1392mg 1254mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 5.23mg 4.98mg Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g 12.7g Pigeon pea raw
Copper 1.057mg 1.094mg Adzuki bean
Zinc 2.76mg 5.04mg Adzuki bean
Phosphorus 367mg 381mg Adzuki bean
Sodium 17mg 5mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin A 28IU 17IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 1µg 1µg
Manganese 1.791mg 1.73mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 8.2µg 3.1µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.455mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.22mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 2.63mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 1.471mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.351mg Adzuki bean
Folate 456µg 622µg Adzuki bean
Saturated Fat 0.33g 0.191g Adzuki bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 0.05g Adzuki bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.113g Pigeon pea raw
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.191mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.767mg 0.674mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.791mg Adzuki bean
Leucine 1.549mg 1.668mg Adzuki bean
Lysine 1.521mg 1.497mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.243mg 0.21mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 1.052mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg 1.023mg Adzuki bean
Histidine 0.774mg 0.524mg Pigeon pea raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Adzuki 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
65%
Adzuki bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
132%
Adzuki bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.139g)
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 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. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173727/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.