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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.
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
3
:
7
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean
Contains more Potassium +56.7%
Contains more Copper +16.5%
Contains more Selenium +11.5%
Contains more Calcium +18.6%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +53.3%
Contains more Manganese +34.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.2
Equal in Phosphorus - 128
Pigeon pea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Lupin Bean
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 45% 39% 55% 22% 1% 38% 77% 89% 15%
Contains more Potassium +56.7%
Contains more Copper +16.5%
Contains more Selenium +11.5%
Contains more Calcium +18.6%
Contains more Magnesium +17.4%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Contains more Zinc +53.3%
Contains more Manganese +34.9%
Equal in Iron - 1.2
Equal in Phosphorus - 128

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.
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
6
:
2
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +455.6%
Contains more Folate +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.134
Pigeon pea
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 20% 12% 84% 0% 0%
Lupin Bean
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 4% 34% 13% 10% 12% 3% 45% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +57.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +69.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +455.6%
Contains more Folate +88.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.134

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
2
:
3
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean
Contains more Carbs +135.3%
Contains more Other +92.7%
Contains more Protein +130.3%
Contains more Fats +668.4%
Equal in Water - 71.08
Pigeon pea
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
Lupin Bean
16% 3% 10% 71%
Protein: 15.57 g
Fats: 2.92 g
Carbs: 9.88 g
Water: 71.08 g
Other: 0.55 g
Contains more Carbs +135.3%
Contains more Other +92.7%
Contains more Protein +130.3%
Contains more Fats +668.4%
Equal in Water - 71.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
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:
2
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +256.1%
Pigeon pea
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Lupin Bean
15% 52% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.346 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.18 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39233.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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.
Pigeon pea Lupin Bean
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Lupin Bean Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 7.08g Pigeon pea
Protein 6.76g 15.57g Lupin Bean
Fats 0.38g 2.92g Lupin Bean
Carbs 23.25g 9.88g Pigeon pea
Calories 121kcal 119kcal Pigeon pea
Fiber 6.7g 2.8g Pigeon pea
Calcium 43mg 51mg Lupin Bean
Iron 1.11mg 1.2mg Lupin Bean
Magnesium 46mg 54mg Lupin Bean
Phosphorus 119mg 128mg Lupin Bean
Potassium 384mg 245mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 5mg 4mg Lupin Bean
Zinc 0.9mg 1.38mg Lupin Bean
Copper 0.269mg 0.231mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.501mg 0.676mg Lupin Bean
Selenium 2.9µg 2.6µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin A 3IU 7IU Lupin Bean
Vitamin C 0mg 1.1mg Lupin Bean
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.134mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.053mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 0.495mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.188mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.009mg Pigeon pea
Folate 111µg 59µg Pigeon pea
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.125mg Lupin Bean
Threonine 0.239mg 0.573mg Lupin Bean
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.695mg Lupin Bean
Leucine 0.483mg 1.181mg Lupin Bean
Lysine 0.474mg 0.832mg Lupin Bean
Methionine 0.076mg 0.11mg Lupin Bean
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 0.618mg Lupin Bean
Valine 0.292mg 0.65mg Lupin Bean
Histidine 0.241mg 0.443mg Lupin Bean
Saturated Fat 0.083g 0.346g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 1.18g Lupin Bean
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 0.73g Lupin Bean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Lupin Bean
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Pigeon pea
10%
Lupin Bean
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
39%
Lupin Bean

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.263g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lupin Bean
Lupin Bean contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lupin Bean
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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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.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/nutrients
  2. Lupin Bean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172424/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.