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

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Differences between Pigeon pea and Broad bean

  • Pigeon pea has more Copper, Folate, Fiber, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Vitamin B5, while Broad bean has more Vitamin C.
  • Pigeon pea's daily need coverage for Copper is 23% higher.
  • Broad bean contains 5 times less Vitamin B5 than Pigeon pea. Pigeon pea contains 0.319mg of Vitamin B5, while Broad bean contains 0.066mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Broadbeans, immature seeds, cooked, boiled, drained, 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 Calcium +138.9%
Contains more Magnesium +48.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +63%
Contains more Potassium +99%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +91.5%
Contains more Copper +348.3%
Contains more Manganese +92%
Contains more Selenium +190%
Contains more Iron +35.1%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 57% 23% 32% 18% 6% 13% 20% 35% 6%
Contains more Calcium +138.9%
Contains more Magnesium +48.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +63%
Contains more Potassium +99%
Contains less Sodium -87.8%
Contains more Zinc +91.5%
Contains more Copper +348.3%
Contains more Manganese +92%
Contains more Selenium +190%
Contains more Iron +35.1%

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.4%
Contains more Folate +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +8900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 17% 0% 0% 66% 32% 21% 23% 4% 7% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +72.4%
Contains more Folate +91.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +8900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +53.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40.8%
Contains more Carbs +130.2%
Contains more Other +17.8%
Contains more Fats +31.6%
Contains more Water +22.1%
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
5% 10% 84%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.5 g
Carbs: 10.1 g
Water: 83.7 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +40.8%
Contains more Carbs +130.2%
Contains more Other +17.8%
Contains more Fats +31.6%
Contains more Water +22.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.8%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
31% 4% 65%
Saturated Fat: 0.142 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.303 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -41.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +566.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47.8%

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 Broad bean
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Broad bean Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 6.5g Pigeon pea
Protein 6.76g 4.8g Pigeon pea
Fats 0.38g 0.5g Broad bean
Carbs 23.25g 10.1g Pigeon pea
Calories 121kcal 62kcal Pigeon pea
Fiber 6.7g 3.6g Pigeon pea
Calcium 43mg 18mg Pigeon pea
Iron 1.11mg 1.5mg Broad bean
Magnesium 46mg 31mg Pigeon pea
Phosphorus 119mg 73mg Pigeon pea
Potassium 384mg 193mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 5mg 41mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.9mg 0.47mg Pigeon pea
Copper 0.269mg 0.06mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.501mg 0.261mg Pigeon pea
Selenium 2.9µg 1µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin A 3IU 270IU Broad bean
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Broad bean
Vitamin C 0mg 19.8mg Broad bean
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.128mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.09mg Broad bean
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 1.2mg Broad bean
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.066mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.029mg Pigeon pea
Folate 111µg 58µg Pigeon pea
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.048mg Pigeon pea
Threonine 0.239mg 0.178mg Pigeon pea
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.215mg Pigeon pea
Leucine 0.483mg 0.37mg Pigeon pea
Lysine 0.474mg 0.313mg Pigeon pea
Methionine 0.076mg 0.037mg Pigeon pea
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 0.195mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.292mg 0.235mg Pigeon pea
Histidine 0.241mg 0.115mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.083g 0.142g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.02g Broad bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 0.303g Broad bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Broad 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
18%
Broad bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
21%
Broad bean

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.059g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean
Broad bean is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/nutrients
  2. Broad bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170378/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.