Pigeon pea vs. Great northern beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pigeon pea and Great northern beans?
- Great northern beans is richer than Pigeon pea in Iron, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
- Great northern beans's daily need coverage for Iron is 13% more.
We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, great northern, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types 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.
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Calcium
+58.1%
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Iron
+91.9%
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Phosphorus
+38.7%
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Sodium
-60%
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Selenium
+41.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 50
Equal in Potassium - 391
Equal in Zinc - 0.88
Equal in Copper - 0.247
Equal in Manganese - 0.518
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Calcium
+58.1%
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Iron
+91.9%
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Phosphorus
+38.7%
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Sodium
-60%
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Selenium
+41.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 50
Equal in Potassium - 391
Equal in Zinc - 0.88
Equal in Copper - 0.247
Equal in Manganese - 0.518
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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Vitamin A
+200%
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Vitamin B3
+14.7%
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Vitamin B5
+19.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+134%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.158
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.059
Equal in Folate - 102
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Vitamin A
+200%
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Vitamin B3
+14.7%
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Vitamin B5
+19.9%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B6
+134%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.158
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.059
Equal in Folate - 102
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Carbs
+10.2%
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Protein
+23.2%
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Fats
+18.4%
Equal in Carbs - 21.09
Equal in Water - 69
Equal in Other - 1.13
Protein:
6.76 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
68.55 g
Other:
1.06 g
Protein:
8.33 g
Fats:
0.45 g
Carbs:
21.09 g
Water:
69 g
Other:
1.13 g
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Carbs
+10.2%
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Protein
+23.2%
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Fats
+18.4%
Equal in Carbs - 21.09
Equal in Water - 69
Equal in Other - 1.13
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-40.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+600%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.187
Saturated Fat:
0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.205 g
Saturated Fat:
0.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.021 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.187 g
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Saturated Fat
-40.7%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+600%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 0.187
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 16.55g | 14.09g |
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| Protein | 6.76g | 8.33g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 0.45g |
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| Carbs | 23.25g | 21.09g |
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| Calories | 121kcal | 118kcal |
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 7g |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 68mg |
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| Iron | 1.11mg | 2.13mg |
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| Magnesium | 46mg | 50mg |
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| Phosphorus | 119mg | 165mg |
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| Potassium | 384mg | 391mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 2mg |
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| Zinc | 0.9mg | 0.88mg |
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| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.247mg |
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| Manganese | 0.501mg | 0.518mg |
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| Selenium | 2.9µg | 4.1µg |
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| Vitamin A | 3IU | 1IU |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.3mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.158mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.059mg | |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 0.681mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 0.266mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.117mg |
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| Folate | 111µg | 102µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.099mg |
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| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.351mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.368mg |
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| Leucine | 0.483mg | 0.665mg |
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| Lysine | 0.474mg | 0.572mg |
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| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.125mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0.451mg |
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| Valine | 0.292mg | 0.436mg |
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| Histidine | 0.241mg | 0.232mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.083g | 0.14g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.021g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.187g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.057g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Great northern beans contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Great northern beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Great northern beans is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Great northern beans is relatively richer in minerals
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.