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.
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Calcium
+53.6%
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Sodium
-37.5%
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Selenium
+141.7%
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Iron
+80.2%
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Magnesium
+13%
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Phosphorus
+41.2%
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Potassium
+38.5%
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Zinc
+96.7%
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Copper
+10.8%
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Manganese
+14.4%
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Calcium
+53.6%
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Sodium
-37.5%
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Selenium
+141.7%
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Iron
+80.2%
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Magnesium
+13%
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Phosphorus
+41.2%
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Potassium
+38.5%
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Zinc
+96.7%
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Copper
+10.8%
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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.
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Vitamin B1
+27%
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Vitamin A
+100%
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Vitamin B5
+34.8%
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Vitamin B6
+92%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.064
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.717
Equal in Folate - 121
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Vitamin B1
+27%
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Vitamin A
+100%
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Vitamin B5
+34.8%
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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
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Fats
+280%
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Protein
+11.2%
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Other
+24.5%
Equal in Carbs - 24.77
Equal in Water - 66.29
Protein:
6.76 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
68.55 g
Other:
1.06 g
Protein:
7.52 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
24.77 g
Water:
66.29 g
Other:
1.32 g
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Fats
+280%
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Protein
+11.2%
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Other
+24.5%
Equal in Carbs - 24.77
Equal in Water - 66.29
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+876.2%
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Saturated Fat
-56.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+200%
Saturated Fat:
0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.205 g
Saturated Fat:
0.036 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.021 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+876.2%
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Saturated Fat
-56.6%
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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.
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in Saturated Fat |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 16.55g | 17.47g |
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Protein | 6.76g | 7.52g |
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Fats | 0.38g | 0.1g |
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Carbs | 23.25g | 24.77g |
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Calories | 121kcal | 128kcal |
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Fiber | 6.7g | 7.3g |
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Calcium | 43mg | 28mg |
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Iron | 1.11mg | 2mg |
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Magnesium | 46mg | 52mg |
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Phosphorus | 119mg | 168mg |
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Potassium | 384mg | 532mg |
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Sodium | 5mg | 8mg |
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Zinc | 0.9mg | 1.77mg |
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Copper | 0.269mg | 0.298mg |
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Manganese | 0.501mg | 0.573mg |
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Selenium | 2.9µg | 1.2µg |
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Vitamin A | 3IU | 6IU |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.115mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.064mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 0.717mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 0.43mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.096mg |
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Folate | 111µg | 121µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.072mg |
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Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.255mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.3mg |
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Leucine | 0.483mg | 0.632mg |
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Lysine | 0.474mg | 0.567mg |
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Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.079mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0.398mg |
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Valine | 0.292mg | 0.387mg |
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Histidine | 0.241mg | 0.198mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.083g | 0.036g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.009g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.021g |
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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%

16%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%

47%

Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?

Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Adzuki bean is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

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.