Pigeon pea vs. Baked beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pigeon pea and baked beans?
- Pigeon pea is higher in folate, copper, and manganese, yet baked beans are higher in iron, selenium, and monounsaturated fat.
- Baked beans' daily need coverage for sodium is 18% more.
- Pigeon pea has 2 times more folate than baked beans. While pigeon pea has 111µg of folate, baked beans have only 48µg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pigeon pea is lower.
- The glycemic index of pigeon pea is lower.
We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, baked, home prepared types in this article.
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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 CopperCopper | +69.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +23.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +96.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +79.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +96.6% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +20.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +91.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +105.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +131.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +80% |
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:
5.54 g
Fats:
5.15 g
Carbs:
21.63 g
Water:
65.17 g
Other:
2.51 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +22% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1255.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +136.8% |
~equal in
Carbs
~21.63g
~equal in
Water
~65.17g
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
1.948 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.133 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.74 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +71000% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +261% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Sodium | 5mg | 422mg | 18% |
| Folate | 111µg | 48µg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.159mg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.501mg | 0.255mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 1.99mg | 11% |
| Saturated fat | 0.083g | 1.948g | 8% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 5.15g | 7% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 2.133g | 5% |
| Selenium | 2.9µg | 5.7µg | 5% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 5.5g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.74g | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.09mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 0.155mg | 3% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 155kcal | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.9mg | 0.73mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 0.408mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 61mg | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 5mg | 2% |
| Protein | 6.76g | 5.54g | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.136mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.049mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 119mg | 109mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 358mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 46mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 23.25g | 21.63g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.55g | 16.13g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.483mg | 0.428mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.474mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.086mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.292mg | 0.282mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.241mg | 0.153mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pigeon pea is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 417mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.865g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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