Pigeon pea vs. Lima beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pigeon pea and lima beans
- Pigeon pea has more folate; however, lima beans have more iron and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for iron for lima beans is 16% higher.
- Lima beans have 3 times less calcium than pigeon pea. Pigeon pea has 43mg of calcium, while lima beans have 17mg.
Food types used in this article are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Lima beans, large, 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 | +152.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +14.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +32.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +115.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +55.2% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +85.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +33.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +10.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +32.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +222% |
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:
7.8 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
20.88 g
Water:
69.79 g
Other:
1.15 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +11.4% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.4% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.38g
~equal in
Water
~69.79g
~equal in
Other
~1.15g
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
0.089 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.034 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.171 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +19.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1033.3% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~0.089g
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 | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Iron | 1.11mg | 2.39mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.161mg | 9% |
| Folate | 111µg | 83µg | 7% |
| Choline | 32.5mg | 6% | |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.235mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 508mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 2.9µg | 4.5µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 17mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 0.421mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 0.422mg | 2% |
| Protein | 6.76g | 7.8g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 2% | |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 7g | 1% |
| Magnesium | 46mg | 43mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 119mg | 111mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 23.25g | 20.88g | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.18mg | 1% | |
| Manganese | 0.501mg | 0.516mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.161mg | 1% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 115kcal | 0% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.38g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.55g | 13.88g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.9g | N/A | |
| Zinc | 0.9mg | 0.95mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.055mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.083g | 0.089g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.034g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.171g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.092mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.337mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.483mg | 0.673mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.474mg | 0.523mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.099mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0.449mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.292mg | 0.469mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.241mg | 0.238mg | 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%
16%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
41%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.9g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.006g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lima beans contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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