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 for 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +53.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -37.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +141.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +13% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +38.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +10.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +96.7% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +41.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +27% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +34.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +92% |
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:
7.52 g
Fats:
0.1 g
Carbs:
24.77 g
Water:
66.29 g
Other:
1.32 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +280% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +24.5% |
~equal in
Carbs
~24.77g
~equal in
Water
~66.29g
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
0.036 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.021 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +876.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -56.6% |
| 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.11mg | 2mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 0.9mg | 1.77mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 119mg | 168mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.096mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 532mg | 4% |
| Folate | 111µg | 121µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.115mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 2.9µg | 1.2µg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0.501mg | 0.573mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.298mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 7.3g | 2% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 28mg | 2% |
| Protein | 6.76g | 7.52g | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 0.43mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 46mg | 52mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 23.25g | 24.77g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.021g | 1% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 128kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.55g | 17.47g | N/A |
| Sodium | 5mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.064mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 0.717mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.083g | 0.036g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.009g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.255mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.483mg | 0.632mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.474mg | 0.567mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0.398mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.292mg | 0.387mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.241mg | 0.198mg | 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%
15%
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 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)
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.