Pigeon pea vs. Mung beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pigeon pea and mung beans
- Pigeon pea has more copper and manganese, while mung beans have more folate.
- Pigeon pea covers your daily need for copper, 13% more than mung beans.
- Pigeon pea contains 2 times more manganese than mung beans. While pigeon pea contains 0.501mg of manganese, mung beans contain only 0.298mg.
- Pigeon pea has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pigeon pea is 22, while the glycemic index of mung beans is 42.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Mung beans, 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 | +59.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +44.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +20.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +68.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +16% |
| Contains more IronIron | +26.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
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 B3Vitamin B3 | +35.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +12.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +28.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +34% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +43.2% |
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:
7.02 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
19.15 g
Water:
72.66 g
Other:
0.79 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.2% |
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Protein
~7.02g
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Fats
~0.38g
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Water
~72.66g
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
0.116 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.128 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -28.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.2% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1700% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.156mg | 13% |
| Folate | 111µg | 159µg | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.501mg | 0.298mg | 9% |
| Choline | 29.4mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 1.4mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 7.6g | 4% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 266mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 119mg | 99mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 0.41mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.164mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 27mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.067mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 0.577mg | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.128g | 1% |
| Protein | 6.76g | 7.02g | 1% |
| Selenium | 2.9µg | 2.5µg | 1% |
| Calories | 121kcal | 105kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.15mg | 1% | |
| Zinc | 0.9mg | 0.84mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 23.25g | 19.15g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 0.38g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 16.55g | 11.55g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 46mg | 48mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 2g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 5mg | 2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.061mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.083g | 0.116g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.054g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.483mg | 0.544mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.474mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0.425mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.292mg | 0.364mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.241mg | 0.205mg | 0% |
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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
29%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung beans is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)