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Pigeon pea vs. Navy beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pigeon pea and Navy beans

  • Pigeon pea has more Copper, however, Navy beans is richer in Iron, Fiber, Vitamin B1, Folate, and Vitamin B6.
  • Navy beans covers your daily Iron needs 16% more than Pigeon pea.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, navy, 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.
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
1
:
8
Navy beans
Navy beans
Contains more Copper +28.1%
Contains more Calcium +60.5%
Contains more Iron +112.6%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +21%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +14.4%
Equal in Potassium - 389
Equal in Manganese - 0.527
Equal in Selenium - 2.9
Pigeon pea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Navy beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 21% 89% 38% 62% 35% 0% 29% 70% 69% 16%
Contains more Copper +28.1%
Contains more Calcium +60.5%
Contains more Iron +112.6%
Contains more Magnesium +15.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +21%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Zinc +14.4%
Equal in Potassium - 389
Equal in Manganese - 0.527
Equal in Selenium - 2.9

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.
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
3
:
7
Navy beans
Navy beans
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176%
Contains more Folate +26.1%
Pigeon pea
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%
Navy beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 1% 0% 3% 60% 16% 13% 16% 32% 105% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +20.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +62.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176%
Contains more Folate +26.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
1
:
4
Navy beans
Navy beans
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Fats +63.2%
Contains more Carbs +12%
Contains more Other +21.7%
Equal in Water - 63.81
Pigeon pea
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
Navy beans
8% 26% 64%
Protein: 8.23 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 26.05 g
Water: 63.81 g
Other: 1.29 g
Contains more Protein +21.7%
Contains more Fats +63.2%
Contains more Carbs +12%
Contains more Other +21.7%
Equal in Water - 63.81

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
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2
Navy beans
Navy beans
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4633.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139%
Pigeon pea
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Navy beans
13% 19% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.098 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.49 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -15.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4633.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +139%

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 Navy beans
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Navy beans Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 15.55g Pigeon pea
Protein 6.76g 8.23g Navy beans
Fats 0.38g 0.62g Navy beans
Carbs 23.25g 26.05g Navy beans
Calories 121kcal 140kcal Navy beans
Starch 15.4g Navy beans
Sugar 0.37g Pigeon pea
Fiber 6.7g 10.5g Navy beans
Calcium 43mg 69mg Navy beans
Iron 1.11mg 2.36mg Navy beans
Magnesium 46mg 53mg Navy beans
Phosphorus 119mg 144mg Navy beans
Potassium 384mg 389mg Navy beans
Sodium 5mg 0mg Navy beans
Zinc 0.9mg 1.03mg Navy beans
Copper 0.269mg 0.21mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.501mg 0.527mg Navy beans
Selenium 2.9µg 2.9µg
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Pigeon pea
Vitamin E 0.01mg Navy beans
Vitamin C 0mg 0.9mg Navy beans
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.237mg Navy beans
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.066mg Navy beans
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 0.649mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.266mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.138mg Navy beans
Folate 111µg 140µg Navy beans
Vitamin K 0.6µg Navy beans
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.1mg Navy beans
Threonine 0.239mg 0.289mg Navy beans
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.387mg Navy beans
Leucine 0.483mg 0.7mg Navy beans
Lysine 0.474mg 0.52mg Navy beans
Methionine 0.076mg 0.111mg Navy beans
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 0.471mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.292mg 0.504mg Navy beans
Histidine 0.241mg 0.206mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.083g 0.098g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.142g Navy beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 0.49g Navy beans
Omega-3 - ALA 0.177g Navy beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Navy beans
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
20%
Navy beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
43%
Navy beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.015g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Navy beans
Navy beans contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Navy beans
Navy beans is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Navy beans
Navy beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Navy beans
Navy beans is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Navy beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173746/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.