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Pigeon pea vs. Kidney beans raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pigeon pea and Kidney beans raw different?

  • Kidney beans raw has more Iron, Copper, Fiber, Folate, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, and Magnesium than Pigeon pea.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Kidney beans raw is 89% higher.

Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, kidney, all types, mature seeds, raw 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.
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Contains more Calcium +232.6%
Contains more Iron +638.7%
Contains more Magnesium +204.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +242%
Contains more Potassium +266.1%
Contains more Zinc +210%
Contains more Copper +256.1%
Contains more Manganese +103.8%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%
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 43% 308% 100% 175% 125% 4% 77% 320% 134% 18%
Contains less Sodium -79.2%
Contains more Calcium +232.6%
Contains more Iron +638.7%
Contains more Magnesium +204.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +242%
Contains more Potassium +266.1%
Contains more Zinc +210%
Contains more Copper +256.1%
Contains more Manganese +103.8%
Contains more Selenium +10.3%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +694%
Contains more Folate +255%
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 0% 5% 0% 15% 133% 51% 39% 47% 92% 296% 0% 48%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +271.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +144.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +694%
Contains more Folate +255%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +483.4%
Contains more Protein +248.8%
Contains more Fats +118.4%
Contains more Carbs +158.1%
Contains more Other +261.3%
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
24% 60% 12% 4%
Protein: 23.58 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 60.01 g
Water: 11.75 g
Other: 3.83 g
Contains more Water +483.4%
Contains more Protein +248.8%
Contains more Fats +118.4%
Contains more Carbs +158.1%
Contains more Other +261.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2033.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.9%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
19% 10% 71%
Saturated Fat: 0.12 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.457 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2033.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122.9%

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 Kidney beans raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Kidney beans raw Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 35.11g Kidney beans raw
Protein 6.76g 23.58g Kidney beans raw
Fats 0.38g 0.83g Kidney beans raw
Carbs 23.25g 60.01g Kidney beans raw
Calories 121kcal 333kcal Kidney beans raw
Sugar 2.23g Pigeon pea
Fiber 6.7g 24.9g Kidney beans raw
Calcium 43mg 143mg Kidney beans raw
Iron 1.11mg 8.2mg Kidney beans raw
Magnesium 46mg 140mg Kidney beans raw
Phosphorus 119mg 407mg Kidney beans raw
Potassium 384mg 1406mg Kidney beans raw
Sodium 5mg 24mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.9mg 2.79mg Kidney beans raw
Copper 0.269mg 0.958mg Kidney beans raw
Manganese 0.501mg 1.021mg Kidney beans raw
Selenium 2.9µg 3.2µg Kidney beans raw
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Pigeon pea
Vitamin E 0.22mg Kidney beans raw
Vitamin C 0mg 4.5mg Kidney beans raw
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.529mg Kidney beans raw
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.219mg Kidney beans raw
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 2.06mg Kidney beans raw
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.78mg Kidney beans raw
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.397mg Kidney beans raw
Folate 111µg 394µg Kidney beans raw
Vitamin K 19µg Kidney beans raw
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.279mg Kidney beans raw
Threonine 0.239mg 0.992mg Kidney beans raw
Isoleucine 0.245mg 1.041mg Kidney beans raw
Leucine 0.483mg 1.882mg Kidney beans raw
Lysine 0.474mg 1.618mg Kidney beans raw
Methionine 0.076mg 0.355mg Kidney beans raw
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 1.275mg Kidney beans raw
Valine 0.292mg 1.233mg Kidney beans raw
Histidine 0.241mg 0.656mg Kidney beans raw
Saturated Fat 0.083g 0.12g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.064g Kidney beans raw
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 0.457g Kidney beans raw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Kidney beans raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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
60%
Kidney beans raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
130%
Kidney beans raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.23g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Kidney beans raw
Kidney beans raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Kidney beans raw
Kidney beans raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (22)

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. Kidney beans raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175193/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.