Pigeon pea vs. Winged beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pigeon pea and Winged beans different?
- Pigeon pea is richer in Folate, while Winged beans is higher in Copper, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
- Winged beans covers your daily need of Copper 56% more than Pigeon pea.
- Pigeon pea contains 11 times more Folate than Winged beans. Pigeon pea contains 111µg of Folate, while Winged beans contains 10µg.
- Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat.
Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Winged beans, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types were used in this article.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +37.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -61.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +17.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +230.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +290.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +187.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +60% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +28.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +139.3% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1010% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +102.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +118.6% |
~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:
10.62 g
Fats:
5.84 g
Carbs:
14.94 g
Water:
67.19 g
Other:
1.41 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +55.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +57.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1436.8% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +33% |
~equal in
Water
~67.19g
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
0.825 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
2.153 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.551 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -89.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +71666.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +656.6% |
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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 121kcal | 147kcal |
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| Protein | 6.76g | 10.62g |
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| Fats | 0.38g | 5.84g |
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| Net carbs | 16.55g | 14.94g |
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| Carbs | 23.25g | 14.94g |
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| Magnesium | 46mg | 54mg |
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| Calcium | 43mg | 142mg |
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| Potassium | 384mg | 280mg |
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| Iron | 1.11mg | 4.33mg |
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| Fiber | 6.7g |
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| Copper | 0.269mg | 0.773mg |
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| Zinc | 0.9mg | 1.44mg |
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| Phosphorus | 119mg | 153mg |
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| Sodium | 5mg | 13mg |
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| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0IU |
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| Manganese | 0.501mg | 1.199mg |
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| Selenium | 2.9µg | 2.9µg | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.129mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 0.83mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 0.156mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.047mg |
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| Folate | 111µg | 10µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.083g | 0.825g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 2.153g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 1.551g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.233mg |
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| Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.36mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.448mg |
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| Leucine | 0.483mg | 0.762mg |
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| Lysine | 0.474mg | 0.652mg |
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| Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.109mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0.436mg |
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| Valine | 0.292mg | 0.467mg |
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| Histidine | 0.241mg | 0.241mg |
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%
11%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
80%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Winged beans is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Winged beans is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.742g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
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 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.