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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 has more Folate.
  • Pigeon pea covers your daily need of 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.

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.
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
7
:
3
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Calcium +59.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.2%
Contains more Potassium +44.4%
Contains more Copper +72.4%
Contains more Manganese +68.1%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Contains more Iron +26.1%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Equal in Magnesium - 48
Equal in Zinc - 0.84
Pigeon pea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Mung beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 53% 35% 43% 24% 1% 23% 53% 39% 14%
Contains more Calcium +59.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +20.2%
Contains more Potassium +44.4%
Contains more Copper +72.4%
Contains more Manganese +68.1%
Contains more Selenium +16%
Contains more Iron +26.1%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Equal in Magnesium - 48
Equal in Zinc - 0.84

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
1
:
9
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34%
Contains more Folate +43.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.061
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%
Mung beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 3% 0% 4% 41% 15% 11% 25% 16% 120% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +35.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +28.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +34%
Contains more Folate +43.2%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.061

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
2
:
2
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains more Carbs +21.4%
Contains more Other +34.2%
Equal in Protein - 7.02
Equal in Fats - 0.38
Equal in Water - 72.66
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
Mung beans
7% 19% 73%
Protein: 7.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 19.15 g
Water: 72.66 g
Other: 0.79 g
Contains more Carbs +21.4%
Contains more Other +34.2%
Equal in Protein - 7.02
Equal in Fats - 0.38
Equal in Water - 72.66

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
2
:
1
Mung beans
Mung beans
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1700%
Pigeon pea
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Mung beans
39% 18% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.116 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.128 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -28.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +60.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated 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.
Pigeon pea Mung beans
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Mung beans Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 11.55g Pigeon pea
Protein 6.76g 7.02g Mung beans
Fats 0.38g 0.38g
Carbs 23.25g 19.15g Pigeon pea
Calories 121kcal 105kcal Pigeon pea
Sugar 2g Pigeon pea
Fiber 6.7g 7.6g Mung beans
Calcium 43mg 27mg Pigeon pea
Iron 1.11mg 1.4mg Mung beans
Magnesium 46mg 48mg Mung beans
Phosphorus 119mg 99mg Pigeon pea
Potassium 384mg 266mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 5mg 2mg Mung beans
Zinc 0.9mg 0.84mg Pigeon pea
Copper 0.269mg 0.156mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.501mg 0.298mg Pigeon pea
Selenium 2.9µg 2.5µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin A 3IU 24IU Mung beans
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Mung beans
Vitamin E 0.15mg Mung beans
Vitamin C 0mg 1mg Mung beans
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.164mg Mung beans
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.061mg Mung beans
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 0.577mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.41mg Mung beans
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.067mg Mung beans
Folate 111µg 159µg Mung beans
Vitamin K 2.7µg Mung beans
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.076mg Mung beans
Threonine 0.239mg 0.23mg Pigeon pea
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.297mg Mung beans
Leucine 0.483mg 0.544mg Mung beans
Lysine 0.474mg 0.49mg Mung beans
Methionine 0.076mg 0.084mg Mung beans
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 0.425mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.292mg 0.364mg Mung beans
Histidine 0.241mg 0.205mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.083g 0.116g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.054g Mung beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 0.128g Pigeon pea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Mung beans
Low Fats diet Equal
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
20%
Mung beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
29%
Mung beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.033g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mung beans
Mung beans contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Mung beans
Mung beans is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Mung beans
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)

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. Mung beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174257/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.