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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1333.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +26.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -50% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +126.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +182.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +26.1% |
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 B1Vitamin B1 | +17.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +156.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +22.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +86% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +28.8% |
~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:
7.81 g
Fats:
0.55 g
Carbs:
20.96 g
Water:
69.23 g
Other:
1.45 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +15.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +36.8% |
~equal in
Carbs
~20.96g
~equal in
Water
~69.23g
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
0.124 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
0.044 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.256 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -33.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1366.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 121kcal | 117kcal |
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| Protein | 6.76g | 7.81g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 0.55g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg |
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| Net carbs | 16.55g | 20.96g |
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| Carbs | 23.25g | 20.96g |
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| Magnesium | 46mg | 104mg |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 3mg |
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| Potassium | 384mg | 304mg |
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| Iron | 1.11mg | 3.14mg |
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| Fiber | 6.7g |
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| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.164mg |
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| Zinc | 0.9mg | 0.59mg |
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| Phosphorus | 119mg | 150mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 10mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3IU | 10IU |
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| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg |
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| Manganese | 0.501mg | 0.527mg |
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| Selenium | 2.9µg | 2.8µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.124mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.023mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 0.668mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 0.391mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.093mg |
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| Folate | 111µg | 143µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.083g | 0.124g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.044g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.256g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.05mg |
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| Threonine | 0.239mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.388mg |
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| Leucine | 0.483mg | 0.525mg |
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| Lysine | 0.474mg | 0.425mg |
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| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.075mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0.35mg |
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| Valine | 0.292mg | 0.25mg |
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| Histidine | 0.241mg | 0.263mg |
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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%
44%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.041g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Mothbeans is cheaper (difference - $1)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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