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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 from 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.
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
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10
Soybean raw
Soybean raw
Contains more Calcium +113.1%
Contains more Iron +200.2%
Contains more Magnesium +53%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.8%
Contains more Potassium +29.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Zinc +77.2%
Contains more Copper +56.9%
Contains more Manganese +40.5%
Contains more Selenium +117.1%
Pigeon pea raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Soybean raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 84% 589% 200% 302% 159% 1% 134% 553% 329% 98%
Contains more Calcium +113.1%
Contains more Iron +200.2%
Contains more Magnesium +53%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.8%
Contains more Potassium +29.1%
Contains less Sodium -88.2%
Contains more Zinc +77.2%
Contains more Copper +56.9%
Contains more Manganese +40.5%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
4
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6
Soybean raw
Soybean raw
Contains more Vitamin A +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.6%
Contains more Folate +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +365.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.2%
Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 161% 44% 56% 76% 66% 342% 0% 0%
Soybean raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 17% 0% 20% 219% 201% 31% 48% 87% 282% 0% 118%
Contains more Vitamin A +27.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +59.6%
Contains more Folate +21.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +35.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +365.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +33.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
2
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3
Soybean raw
Soybean raw
Contains more Carbs +108.2%
Contains more Water +24%
Contains more Protein +68.2%
Contains more Fats +1238.3%
Contains more Other +41.6%
Pigeon pea raw
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Soybean raw
36% 20% 30% 9% 5%
Protein: 36.49 g
Fats: 19.94 g
Carbs: 30.16 g
Water: 8.54 g
Other: 4.87 g
Contains more Carbs +108.2%
Contains more Water +24%
Contains more Protein +68.2%
Contains more Fats +1238.3%
Contains more Other +41.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
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2
Soybean raw
Soybean raw
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1282.7%
Pigeon pea raw
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
Soybean raw
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 2.884 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.404 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 11.255 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Pigeon pea raw Soybean raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Soybean raw Opinion
Net carbs 47.78g 20.86g Pigeon pea raw
Protein 21.7g 36.49g Soybean raw
Fats 1.49g 19.94g Soybean raw
Carbs 62.78g 30.16g Pigeon pea raw
Calories 343kcal 446kcal Soybean raw
Sugar 7.33g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g 9.3g Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 130mg 277mg Soybean raw
Iron 5.23mg 15.7mg Soybean raw
Magnesium 183mg 280mg Soybean raw
Phosphorus 367mg 704mg Soybean raw
Potassium 1392mg 1797mg Soybean raw
Sodium 17mg 2mg Soybean raw
Zinc 2.76mg 4.89mg Soybean raw
Copper 1.057mg 1.658mg Soybean raw
Manganese 1.791mg 2.517mg Soybean raw
Selenium 8.2µg 17.8µg Soybean raw
Vitamin A 28IU 22IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 1µg
Vitamin E 0.85mg Soybean raw
Vitamin C 0mg 6mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.874mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.87mg Soybean raw
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 1.623mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.793mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.377mg Soybean raw
Folate 456µg 375µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin K 47µg Soybean raw
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.591mg Soybean raw
Threonine 0.767mg 1.766mg Soybean raw
Isoleucine 0.785mg 1.971mg Soybean raw
Leucine 1.549mg 3.309mg Soybean raw
Lysine 1.521mg 2.706mg Soybean raw
Methionine 0.243mg 0.547mg Soybean raw
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 2.122mg Soybean raw
Valine 0.937mg 2.029mg Soybean raw
Histidine 0.774mg 1.097mg Soybean raw
Saturated Fat 0.33g 2.884g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 4.404g Soybean raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 11.255g Soybean raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Soybean raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
62%
Pigeon pea raw
85%
Soybean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
244%
Soybean raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 15mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean raw
Soybean raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.554g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
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)
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. Soybean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174270/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.