Pigeon pea vs. Fava beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pigeon pea and fava beans
- Fava beans have less fiber.
- The glycemic index of fava beans is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Broadbeans (fava beans), 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +19.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +19% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +50.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +103.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +50.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
6.76 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
68.55 g
Other:
1.06 g
Protein:
7.6 g
Fats:
0.4 g
Carbs:
19.65 g
Water:
71.54 g
Other:
0.81 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +18.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +30.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.4g
~equal in
Water
~71.54g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.083 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.205 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.066 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.079 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.164 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +25% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -20.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2533.3% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Choline | 30.6mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 1.5mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 5.4g | 5% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.097mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.501mg | 0.421mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 0.157mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 268mg | 3% |
| Folate | 111µg | 104µg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.9µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.072mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.089mg | 2% |
| Protein | 6.76g | 7.6g | 2% |
| Selenium | 2.9µg | 2.6µg | 1% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 110kcal | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 119mg | 125mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 36mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 23.25g | 19.65g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 46mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Zinc | 0.9mg | 1.01mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.259mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.55g | 14.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.82g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.02mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 0.711mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.083g | 0.066g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.079g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.164g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.072mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.27mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.483mg | 0.572mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.474mg | 0.486mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.062mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0.321mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.292mg | 0.338mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.241mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
14%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
36%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 57)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fava beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fava beans is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 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.