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Pigeon pea vs. Mothbeans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pigeon pea and Mothbeans

  • Pigeon pea has more Copper, while Mothbeans has more Iron, Magnesium, and Folate.
  • Mothbeans's daily need coverage for Iron is 25% higher.
  • Mothbeans contains 14 times less Calcium than Pigeon pea. Pigeon pea contains 43mg of Calcium, while Mothbeans contains 3mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Mothbeans, 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.
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
6
:
4
Mothbeans
Mothbeans
Contains more Calcium +1333.3%
Contains more Potassium +26.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +52.5%
Contains more Copper +64%
Contains more Iron +182.9%
Contains more Magnesium +126.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.527
Equal in Selenium - 2.8
Pigeon pea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Mothbeans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 118% 75% 65% 27% 2% 17% 55% 69% 16%
Contains more Calcium +1333.3%
Contains more Potassium +26.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +52.5%
Contains more Copper +64%
Contains more Iron +182.9%
Contains more Magnesium +126.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.1%
Equal in Manganese - 0.527
Equal in Selenium - 2.8

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
3
:
5
Mothbeans
Mothbeans
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Folate +28.8%
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%
Mothbeans
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% 31% 6% 13% 24% 22% 108% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +156.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +16.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +86%
Contains more Folate +28.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
1
:
4
Mothbeans
Mothbeans
Contains more Carbs +10.9%
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Fats +44.7%
Contains more Other +36.8%
Equal in Carbs - 20.96
Equal in Water - 69.23
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
Mothbeans
8% 21% 69%
Protein: 7.81 g
Fats: 0.55 g
Carbs: 20.96 g
Water: 69.23 g
Other: 1.45 g
Contains more Carbs +10.9%
Contains more Protein +15.5%
Contains more Fats +44.7%
Contains more Other +36.8%
Equal in Carbs - 20.96
Equal in Water - 69.23

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
1
:
2
Mothbeans
Mothbeans
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.9%
Pigeon pea
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Mothbeans
29% 10% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.124 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.256 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1366.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24.9%

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 Mothbeans
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Mothbeans Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 20.96g Mothbeans
Protein 6.76g 7.81g Mothbeans
Fats 0.38g 0.55g Mothbeans
Carbs 23.25g 20.96g Pigeon pea
Calories 121kcal 117kcal Pigeon pea
Fiber 6.7g Pigeon pea
Calcium 43mg 3mg Pigeon pea
Iron 1.11mg 3.14mg Mothbeans
Magnesium 46mg 104mg Mothbeans
Phosphorus 119mg 150mg Mothbeans
Potassium 384mg 304mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 5mg 10mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.9mg 0.59mg Pigeon pea
Copper 0.269mg 0.164mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.501mg 0.527mg Mothbeans
Selenium 2.9µg 2.8µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin A 3IU 10IU Mothbeans
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Mothbeans
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.124mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.023mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 0.668mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.391mg Mothbeans
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.093mg Mothbeans
Folate 111µg 143µg Mothbeans
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.05mg Pigeon pea
Threonine 0.239mg Pigeon pea
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.388mg Mothbeans
Leucine 0.483mg 0.525mg Mothbeans
Lysine 0.474mg 0.425mg Pigeon pea
Methionine 0.076mg 0.075mg Pigeon pea
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 0.35mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.292mg 0.25mg Pigeon pea
Histidine 0.241mg 0.263mg Mothbeans
Saturated Fat 0.083g 0.124g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.044g Mothbeans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 0.256g Mothbeans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Mothbeans
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
17%
Mothbeans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
44%
Mothbeans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Mothbeans
Mothbeans is cheaper (difference - $1)
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.
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.

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. Mothbeans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172426/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.