Pigeon pea vs. Lupin Bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pigeon pea and Lupin Bean different?
- Pigeon pea is higher in Fiber, and Folate, however, Lupin Bean is richer in Manganese, and Monounsaturated Fat.
- Daily need coverage for Fiber from Pigeon pea is 16% higher.
- Pigeon pea contains 2 times more Folate than Lupin Bean. While Pigeon pea contains 111µg of Folate, Lupin Bean contains only 59µg.
Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Lupins, 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 PotassiumPotassium | +56.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +16.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +11.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +18.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +53.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -20% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +11.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +57.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +69.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +455.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +88.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +133.3% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
15.57 g
Fats:
2.92 g
Carbs:
9.88 g
Water:
71.08 g
Other:
0.55 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +135.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +92.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +130.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +668.4% |
~equal in
Water
~71.08g
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
0.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
1.18 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.73 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -76% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +39233.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +256.1% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 121kcal | 119kcal |
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| Protein | 6.76g | 15.57g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 2.92g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 16.55g | 7.08g |
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| Carbs | 23.25g | 9.88g |
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| Magnesium | 46mg | 54mg |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 51mg |
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| Potassium | 384mg | 245mg |
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| Iron | 1.11mg | 1.2mg |
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| Fiber | 6.7g | 2.8g |
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| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.231mg |
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| Zinc | 0.9mg | 1.38mg |
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| Phosphorus | 119mg | 128mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3IU | 7IU |
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| Manganese | 0.501mg | 0.676mg |
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| Selenium | 2.9µg | 2.6µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.134mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.053mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 0.495mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 0.188mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.009mg |
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| Folate | 111µg | 59µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.083g | 0.346g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 1.18g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.73g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.125mg |
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| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.573mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.695mg |
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| Leucine | 0.483mg | 1.181mg |
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| Lysine | 0.474mg | 0.832mg |
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| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.11mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0.618mg |
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| Valine | 0.292mg | 0.65mg |
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| Histidine | 0.241mg | 0.443mg |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
39%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.263g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lupin Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lupin Bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.