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Pigeon pea vs. Chickpeas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pigeon pea and Chickpeas different?

  • Chickpeas has more Manganese, Iron, Folate, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Polyunsaturated fat than Pigeon pea.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Chickpeas is 23% higher.

Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), 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.
Contains more Potassium +32%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Calcium +14%
Contains more Iron +160.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.2%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Contains more Copper +30.9%
Contains more Manganese +105.6%
Contains more Selenium +27.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 48
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 15% 109% 35% 72% 26% 1% 42% 118% 135% 21%
Contains more Potassium +32%
Contains less Sodium -28.6%
Contains more Calcium +14%
Contains more Iron +160.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.2%
Contains more Zinc +70%
Contains more Copper +30.9%
Contains more Manganese +105.6%
Contains more Selenium +27.6%
Equal in Magnesium - 48

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 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178%
Contains more Folate +55%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.063
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 2% 7% 0% 5% 30% 15% 10% 18% 33% 129% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +25.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +48.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +800%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +178%
Contains more Folate +55%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.063

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Other +15.2%
Contains more Protein +31.1%
Contains more Fats +581.6%
Contains more Carbs +17.9%
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
9% 3% 27% 60%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 2.59 g
Carbs: 27.42 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Water +13.9%
Contains more Other +15.2%
Contains more Protein +31.1%
Contains more Fats +581.6%
Contains more Carbs +17.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19333.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +463.9%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
13% 29% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.269 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.156 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +19333.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +463.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Chickpeas Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 19.82g Chickpeas
Protein 6.76g 8.86g Chickpeas
Fats 0.38g 2.59g Chickpeas
Carbs 23.25g 27.42g Chickpeas
Calories 121kcal 164kcal Chickpeas
Sugar 4.8g Pigeon pea
Fiber 6.7g 7.6g Chickpeas
Calcium 43mg 49mg Chickpeas
Iron 1.11mg 2.89mg Chickpeas
Magnesium 46mg 48mg Chickpeas
Phosphorus 119mg 168mg Chickpeas
Potassium 384mg 291mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 5mg 7mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.9mg 1.53mg Chickpeas
Copper 0.269mg 0.352mg Chickpeas
Manganese 0.501mg 1.03mg Chickpeas
Selenium 2.9µg 3.7µg Chickpeas
Vitamin A 3IU 27IU Chickpeas
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Chickpeas
Vitamin E 0.35mg Chickpeas
Vitamin C 0mg 1.3mg Chickpeas
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.116mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.063mg Chickpeas
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 0.526mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.286mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.139mg Chickpeas
Folate 111µg 172µg Chickpeas
Vitamin K 4µg Chickpeas
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.085mg Chickpeas
Threonine 0.239mg 0.329mg Chickpeas
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.38mg Chickpeas
Leucine 0.483mg 0.631mg Chickpeas
Lysine 0.474mg 0.593mg Chickpeas
Methionine 0.076mg 0.116mg Chickpeas
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 0.475mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.292mg 0.372mg Chickpeas
Histidine 0.241mg 0.244mg Chickpeas
Saturated Fat 0.083g 0.269g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.583g Chickpeas
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 1.156g Chickpeas

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Chickpeas
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
21%
Chickpeas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
57%
Chickpeas

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.186g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas 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 cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1)

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. Chickpeas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173757/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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