Pigeon pea raw vs. Soybean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pigeon pea raw and soybean raw different?
- Pigeon pea raw is higher in fiber and folate; however, soybean raw is richer in iron, copper, vitamin B2, phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, zinc, and vitamin B1.
- Daily need coverage for iron for soybean raw is 131% higher.
- Pigeon pea raw contains 2 times more fiber than soybean raw. While pigeon pea raw contains 15g of fiber, soybean raw contains only 9.3g.
Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Soybeans, mature seeds, raw are the varieties used in this article.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +53% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +113.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +200.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +56.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +77.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +91.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +117.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +82.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +59.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +21.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +365.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +33.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.7 g
Fats:
1.49 g
Carbs:
62.78 g
Water:
10.59 g
Other:
3.44 g
Protein:
36.49 g
Fats:
19.94 g
Carbs:
30.16 g
Water:
8.54 g
Other:
4.87 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +108.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +24% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +68.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1238.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +41.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.814 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.884 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
11.255 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -88.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +36600% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1282.7% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 5.23mg | 15.7mg | 131% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 11.255g | 70% |
| Copper | 1.057mg | 1.658mg | 67% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.87mg | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 704mg | 48% |
| Vitamin K | 47µg | 39% | |
| Manganese | 1.791mg | 2.517mg | 32% |
| Protein | 21.7g | 36.49g | 30% |
| Fats | 1.49g | 19.94g | 28% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 280mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 15g | 9.3g | 23% |
| Choline | 115.9mg | 21% | |
| Folate | 456µg | 375µg | 20% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.874mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.76mg | 4.89mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 17.8µg | 17% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 277mg | 15% |
| Saturated fat | 0.33g | 2.884g | 12% |
| Potassium | 1392mg | 1797mg | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 4.404g | 11% |
| Carbs | 62.78g | 30.16g | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 0.793mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 1.623mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.377mg | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.85mg | 6% | |
| Calories | 343kcal | 446kcal | 5% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 2mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.78g | 20.86g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.33g | N/A | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.591mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 1.766mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 1.971mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 3.309mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.521mg | 2.706mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.547mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 2.122mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 2.029mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.774mg | 1.097mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
57%
83%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
244%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.554g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)