Pigeon pea vs. Black turtle bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pigeon pea and Black turtle bean different?
- Pigeon pea is higher in Manganese, and Folate, however, Black turtle bean is richer in Iron, Vitamin B1, and Fiber.
- Daily need coverage for Iron from Black turtle bean is 22% higher.
- Pigeon pea contains 2 times more Manganese than Black turtle bean. While Pigeon pea contains 0.501mg of Manganese, Black turtle bean contains only 0.327mg.
Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, black turtle, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties used 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.
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Zinc
+18.4%
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Manganese
+53.2%
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Selenium
+141.7%
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Calcium
+27.9%
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Iron
+156.8%
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Phosphorus
+27.7%
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Potassium
+12.8%
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Sodium
-40%
Equal in Magnesium - 49
Equal in Copper - 0.269
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Zinc
+18.4%
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Manganese
+53.2%
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Selenium
+141.7%
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Calcium
+27.9%
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Iron
+156.8%
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Phosphorus
+27.7%
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Potassium
+12.8%
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Sodium
-40%
Equal in Magnesium - 49
Equal in Copper - 0.269
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 B3
+48.2%
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Vitamin B5
+22.7%
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Folate
+29.1%
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Vitamin A
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+54.1%
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Vitamin B6
+54%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.056
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Vitamin B3
+48.2%
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Vitamin B5
+22.7%
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Folate
+29.1%
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Vitamin A
+100%
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Vitamin B1
+54.1%
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Vitamin B6
+54%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.056
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Protein
+21%
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+30.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.35
Equal in Carbs - 24.35
Equal in Water - 65.74
Protein:
6.76 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
68.55 g
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1.06 g
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8.18 g
Fats:
0.35 g
Carbs:
24.35 g
Water:
65.74 g
Other:
1.38 g
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Protein
+21%
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Other
+30.2%
Equal in Fats - 0.35
Equal in Carbs - 24.35
Equal in Water - 65.74
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Polyunsaturated fat
+37.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+900%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.089
Saturated Fat:
0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.205 g
Saturated Fat:
0.089 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.149 g
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Polyunsaturated fat
+37.6%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+900%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.089
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 16.55g | 16.05g |
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Protein | 6.76g | 8.18g |
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Fats | 0.38g | 0.35g |
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Carbs | 23.25g | 24.35g |
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Calories | 121kcal | 130kcal |
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Sugar | 0.32g |
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Fiber | 6.7g | 8.3g |
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Calcium | 43mg | 55mg |
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Iron | 1.11mg | 2.85mg |
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Magnesium | 46mg | 49mg |
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Phosphorus | 119mg | 152mg |
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Potassium | 384mg | 433mg |
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Sodium | 5mg | 3mg |
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Zinc | 0.9mg | 0.76mg |
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Copper | 0.269mg | 0.269mg | |
Manganese | 0.501mg | 0.327mg |
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Selenium | 2.9µg | 1.2µg |
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Vitamin A | 3IU | 6IU |
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Vitamin E | 0.87mg |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.225mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.056mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 0.527mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 0.26mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.077mg |
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Folate | 111µg | 86µg |
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Vitamin K | 3.3µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.097mg |
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Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.344mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.361mg |
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Leucine | 0.483mg | 0.653mg |
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Lysine | 0.474mg | 0.562mg |
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Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.123mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0.442mg |
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Valine | 0.292mg | 0.428mg |
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Histidine | 0.241mg | 0.228mg |
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Saturated Fat | 0.083g | 0.089g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.03g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.149g |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%

42%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.32g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is cheaper?

Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Black turtle bean contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Black turtle bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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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