Pigeon pea vs. Beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between pigeon pea and beans
- Pigeon pea has more folate, iron, and copper, while beans have more vitamin B6.
- Pigeon pea's daily need coverage for folate is 22% higher.
- Beans contain 4 times less iron than pigeon pea. Pigeon pea contains 1.11mg of iron, while beans contain 0.29mg.
- Pigeon pea has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pigeon pea is 22, while the glycemic index of beans is 33.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +43.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +29.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +282.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +30.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +14.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +81.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +362.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +160% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.76 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
68.55 g
Other:
1.06 g
Protein:
4.8 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
20.49 g
Water:
72.6 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +13.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.3% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.4g
~equal in
Water
~72.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.083 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.205 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.172 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -19.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 0.501mg | 22% | |
| Folate | 111µg | 24µg | 22% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 0.29mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.206mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.13mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 6% | |
| Choline | 30.8mg | 6% | |
| Zinc | 0.9mg | 1.4mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 5.5g | 5% |
| Protein | 6.76g | 4.8g | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 3.1mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 46mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 296mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.9µg | 4.5µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 0.43mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 119mg | 104mg | 2% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 105kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 50mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 23.25g | 20.49g | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.8µg | 1% | |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.55g | 14.99g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.78g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.083g | 0.103g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.035g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.172g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.483mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.474mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.292mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.241mg | 0% |
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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
14%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beans contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)