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Pigeon pea vs. Adzuki bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pigeon pea and Adzuki bean

  • Pigeon pea contains less Iron, Zinc, and Phosphorus than Adzuki bean.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Adzuki bean is 11% higher.

Food types used in this article are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, adzuki, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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
Pigeon pea
3
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7
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
Contains more Calcium +53.6%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Selenium +141.7%
Contains more Iron +80.2%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.2%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Contains more Zinc +96.7%
Contains more Copper +10.8%
Contains more Manganese +14.4%
Pigeon pea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Adzuki bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 75% 38% 72% 47% 2% 49% 100% 75% 7%
Contains more Calcium +53.6%
Contains less Sodium -37.5%
Contains more Selenium +141.7%
Contains more Iron +80.2%
Contains more Magnesium +13%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.2%
Contains more Potassium +38.5%
Contains more Zinc +96.7%
Contains more Copper +10.8%
Contains more Manganese +14.4%

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
Pigeon pea
2
:
5
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.064
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.717
Equal in Folate - 121
Pigeon pea
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%
Adzuki bean
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% 29% 15% 14% 26% 23% 91% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +27%
Contains more Vitamin A +100%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +92%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.064
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.717
Equal in Folate - 121

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
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3
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
Contains more Fats +280%
Contains more Protein +11.2%
Contains more Other +24.5%
Equal in Carbs - 24.77
Equal in Water - 66.29
Pigeon pea
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
Adzuki bean
8% 25% 66%
Protein: 7.52 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 24.77 g
Water: 66.29 g
Other: 1.32 g
Contains more Fats +280%
Contains more Protein +11.2%
Contains more Other +24.5%
Equal in Carbs - 24.77
Equal in Water - 66.29

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
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2
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +876.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
Pigeon pea
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Adzuki bean
55% 14% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.021 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +876.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -56.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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 Adzuki bean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Adzuki bean Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 17.47g Adzuki bean
Protein 6.76g 7.52g Adzuki bean
Fats 0.38g 0.1g Pigeon pea
Carbs 23.25g 24.77g Adzuki bean
Calories 121kcal 128kcal Adzuki bean
Fiber 6.7g 7.3g Adzuki bean
Calcium 43mg 28mg Pigeon pea
Iron 1.11mg 2mg Adzuki bean
Magnesium 46mg 52mg Adzuki bean
Phosphorus 119mg 168mg Adzuki bean
Potassium 384mg 532mg Adzuki bean
Sodium 5mg 8mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.9mg 1.77mg Adzuki bean
Copper 0.269mg 0.298mg Adzuki bean
Manganese 0.501mg 0.573mg Adzuki bean
Selenium 2.9µg 1.2µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin A 3IU 6IU Adzuki bean
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.115mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.064mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 0.717mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.43mg Adzuki bean
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.096mg Adzuki bean
Folate 111µg 121µg Adzuki bean
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.072mg Adzuki bean
Threonine 0.239mg 0.255mg Adzuki bean
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.3mg Adzuki bean
Leucine 0.483mg 0.632mg Adzuki bean
Lysine 0.474mg 0.567mg Adzuki bean
Methionine 0.076mg 0.079mg Adzuki bean
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 0.398mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.292mg 0.387mg Adzuki bean
Histidine 0.241mg 0.198mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.083g 0.036g Adzuki bean
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.009g Adzuki bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 0.021g Pigeon pea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Adzuki 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
16%
Adzuki bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
47%
Adzuki bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Adzuki bean
Adzuki bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
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

The source of all the nutrient values on the page (excluding the main article the sources for which are presented separately if present) is the USDA's FoodCentral. The exact links to the foods presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/nutrients
  2. Adzuki bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173728/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.