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Pigeon pea vs. Bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pigeon pea and Bean

  • Pigeon pea has more Folate, Iron, and Copper, while Bean has more Vitamin B6.
  • Pigeon pea's daily need coverage for Folate is 22% higher.
  • Bean contains 4 times less Iron than Pigeon pea. Pigeon pea contains 1.11mg of Iron, while Bean contains 0.29mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, baked, canned, no salt added.

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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 Iron +282.8%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.4%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains more Copper +30.6%
Contains more Calcium +16.3%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Selenium +55.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 11% 23% 45% 27% 1% 39% 69% 0% 25%
Contains more Iron +282.8%
Contains more Magnesium +43.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.4%
Contains more Potassium +29.7%
Contains more Copper +30.6%
Contains more Calcium +16.3%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +55.6%
Contains more Selenium +55.2%

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.
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Bean
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.6%
Contains more Folate +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.15
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 20% 12% 84% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 3% 0% 11% 38% 14% 9% 0% 30% 18% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +81.6%
Contains more Folate +362.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +3433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +160%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.15
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.06

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40.8%
Contains more Carbs +13.5%
Contains more Other +61.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.4
Equal in Water - 72.6
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
5% 20% 73% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 20.49 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more Protein +40.8%
Contains more Carbs +13.5%
Contains more Other +61.3%
Equal in Fats - 0.4
Equal in Water - 72.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1066.7%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
33% 11% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.172 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -19.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1066.7%

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 Bean
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Bean Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 14.99g Pigeon pea
Protein 6.76g 4.8g Pigeon pea
Fats 0.38g 0.4g Bean
Carbs 23.25g 20.49g Pigeon pea
Calories 121kcal 105kcal Pigeon pea
Sugar 7.78g Pigeon pea
Fiber 6.7g 5.5g Pigeon pea
Calcium 43mg 50mg Bean
Iron 1.11mg 0.29mg Pigeon pea
Magnesium 46mg 32mg Pigeon pea
Phosphorus 119mg 104mg Pigeon pea
Potassium 384mg 296mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 5mg 1mg Bean
Zinc 0.9mg 1.4mg Bean
Copper 0.269mg 0.206mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.501mg Pigeon pea
Selenium 2.9µg 4.5µg Bean
Vitamin A 3IU 106IU Bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Bean
Vitamin E 0.15mg Bean
Vitamin C 0mg 3.1mg Bean
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.15mg Bean
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.06mg Bean
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 0.43mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B5 0.319mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.13mg Bean
Folate 111µg 24µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin K 0.8µg Bean
Tryptophan 0.066mg Pigeon pea
Threonine 0.239mg Pigeon pea
Isoleucine 0.245mg Pigeon pea
Leucine 0.483mg Pigeon pea
Lysine 0.474mg Pigeon pea
Methionine 0.076mg Pigeon pea
Phenylalanine 0.579mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.292mg Pigeon pea
Histidine 0.241mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.083g 0.103g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.035g Bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 0.172g Pigeon pea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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
15%
Pigeon pea
11%
Bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
25%
Bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean
Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bean
Bean 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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/nutrients
  2. Bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168128/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.