Pigeon pea vs Lupin Bean - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pigeon pea and Lupin Bean?
- Pigeon pea is higher in Folate, Potassium, Iron, and Vitamin B5, yet Lupin Bean is higher in Manganese, Zinc, Fiber, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C.
- Lupin Bean's daily need coverage for Manganese is 26% more.
- Pigeon pea has 2 times more Vitamin B5 than Lupin Bean. While Pigeon pea has 1.266mg of Vitamin B5, Lupin Bean has only 0.75mg.
We used Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Lupins, mature seeds, raw 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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Iron
+20%
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Potassium
+37.4%
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Calcium
+35.4%
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Phosphorus
+19.9%
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Sodium
-11.8%
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Zinc
+72.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 198
Equal in Copper - 1.022
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Iron
+20%
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Potassium
+37.4%
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Calcium
+35.4%
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Phosphorus
+19.9%
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-11.8%
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Zinc
+72.1%
Equal in Magnesium - 198
Equal in Copper - 1.022
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+35.4%
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Vitamin B5
+68.8%
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Folate
+28.5%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+17.6%
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Vitamin B6
+26.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.64
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B3
+35.4%
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Vitamin B5
+68.8%
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Folate
+28.5%
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+∞%
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Vitamin B2
+17.6%
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Vitamin B6
+26.1%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.64
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 47.78g | 21.47g |
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| Protein | 21.7g | 36.17g |
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| Fats | 1.49g | 9.74g |
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| Carbs | 62.78g | 40.37g |
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| Calories | 343kcal | 371kcal |
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| Fiber | 15g | 18.9g |
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| Calcium | 130mg | 176mg |
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| Iron | 5.23mg | 4.36mg |
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| Magnesium | 183mg | 198mg |
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| Phosphorus | 367mg | 440mg |
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| Potassium | 1392mg | 1013mg |
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| Sodium | 17mg | 15mg |
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| Zinc | 2.76mg | 4.75mg |
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| Copper | 1.057mg | 1.022mg |
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| Vitamin A | 28IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 4.8mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.64mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 2.19mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 0.75mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.357mg |
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| Folate | 456µg | 355µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
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| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.289mg |
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| Threonine | 0.767mg | 1.331mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 1.615mg |
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| Leucine | 1.549mg | 2.743mg |
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| Lysine | 1.521mg | 1.933mg |
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| Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.255mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 1.435mg |
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| Valine | 0.937mg | 1.51mg |
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| Histidine | 0.774mg | 1.03mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.33g | 1.156g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.012g | 3.94g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 2.439g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
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Mineral Summary Score
134
138
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
130%
217%
Carbohydrates
63%
40%
Fats
7%
45%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.826g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lupin Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lupin Bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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 minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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