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Pigeon pea raw vs. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pigeon pea raw and yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw

  • The amount of copper, folate, manganese, iron, vitamin B1, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, vitamin B5, and zinc in pigeon pea raw is higher than in yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw.
  • Pigeon pea raw covers your daily copper needs 112% more than yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has 23 times less vitamin B5 than pigeon pea raw. Pigeon pea raw has 1.266mg of vitamin B5, while yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has 0.055mg.
  • Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is 86, while the glycemic index of pigeon pea raw is 22.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Yardlong bean, 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 31% 15% 21% 18% 16% 10% 25% 0.52% 27% 8.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +315.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +160%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +480%
Contains more IronIron +1012.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2102.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +645.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +522%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +773.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +446.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -76.5%

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 63% 14% 0% 0% 27% 25% 7.7% 3.3% 5.5% 0% 0% 47% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +500.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +70%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +623.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2201.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1079.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +635.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +4200%
~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
3% 8% 88%
Protein: 2.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 8.35 g
Water: 87.85 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +675%
Contains more FatsFats +272.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +651.9%
Contains more OtherOther +473.3%
Contains more WaterWater +729.6%

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
34% 12% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.169 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +381.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +200%

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 Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw DV% diff.
Copper 1.057mg 0.048mg 112%
Folate 456µg 62µg 99%
Manganese 1.791mg 0.205mg 69%
Iron 5.23mg 0.47mg 60%
Fiber 15g 60%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.107mg 45%
Phosphorus 367mg 59mg 44%
Protein 21.7g 2.8g 38%
Potassium 1392mg 240mg 34%
Magnesium 183mg 44mg 33%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.055mg 24%
Zinc 2.76mg 0.37mg 22%
Vitamin C 0mg 18.8mg 21%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.024mg 20%
Carbs 62.78g 8.35g 18%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 0.41mg 16%
Calories 343kcal 47kcal 15%
Selenium 8.2µg 1.5µg 12%
Calcium 130mg 50mg 8%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.11mg 6%
Vitamin A 1µg 43µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 0.169g 4%
Fats 1.49g 0.4g 2%
Saturated fat 0.33g 0.105g 1%
Sodium 17mg 4mg 1%
Net carbs 47.78g 8.35g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 0.036g 0%
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.032mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0.104mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.15mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 0.184mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.154mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.162mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.09mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Yardlong bean (Asparagus 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
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
17%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.225g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169222/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.