Pigeon pea vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between pigeon pea and refried beans
- Pigeon pea has more folate, copper, fiber, manganese, and vitamin B1; however, refried beans are higher in vitamin C and selenium.
- Pigeon pea covers your daily folate needs 25% more than refried beans.
- Refried beans contain 2 times less copper than pigeon pea. Pigeon pea contains 0.269mg of copper, while refried beans contain 0.129mg.
- Pigeon pea has less sodium.
- The glycemic index of refried beans is higher.
Food varieties used in this article are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity).
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +31.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +48.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +20.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +108.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +55.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +29.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +73.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +29.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +100% |
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 | +92.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +112.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +909.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +106% |
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:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +35.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +71.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +428.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +13.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +61.3% |
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
0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.543 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +19933.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +164.9% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 111µg | 11µg | 25% |
| Histidine | 0.241mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.129mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 370mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 3.7g | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.501mg | 0.289mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 6mg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.076mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 2.9µg | 5.8µg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 119mg | 92mg | 4% |
| Protein | 6.76g | 4.98g | 4% |
| Iron | 1.11mg | 1.44mg | 4% |
| Choline | 21.2mg | 4% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.103mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 0.367mg | 3% |
| Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
| Zinc | 0.9mg | 0.58mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 46mg | 35mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 23.25g | 13.55g | 3% |
| Fats | 0.38g | 2.01g | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 0.189mg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 0.083g | 0.631g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.543g | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.1µg | 2% | |
| Calories | 121kcal | 90kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.079mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 384mg | 319mg | 2% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.003g | 0.601g | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 29mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.55g | 9.85g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.54g | N/A | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.016g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.483mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.474mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.292mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 365mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.548g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.