Pigeon pea vs. Winged bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between Pigeon pea and Winged bean
- Pigeon pea has more Folate, Phosphorus, and Magnesium, while Winged bean has more Copper, Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B2, Potassium, and Vitamin B3.
- Winged bean's daily need coverage for Copper is 124% higher.
- Winged bean contains 6 times less Folate than Pigeon pea. Pigeon pea contains 111µg of Folate, while Winged bean contains 19µg.
The food types used in this comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Winged bean tuber, raw.
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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.
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Calcium
+43.3%
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Magnesium
+91.7%
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Phosphorus
+164.4%
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Sodium
-85.7%
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Selenium
+314.3%
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Iron
+80.2%
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Potassium
+52.6%
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Zinc
+54.4%
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Copper
+415.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.532
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Calcium
+43.3%
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Magnesium
+91.7%
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Phosphorus
+164.4%
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Sodium
-85.7%
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Selenium
+314.3%
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Iron
+80.2%
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Potassium
+52.6%
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Zinc
+54.4%
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Copper
+415.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.532
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.
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+175%
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Folate
+484.2%
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Vitamin B1
+159.6%
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Vitamin B2
+152.5%
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Vitamin B3
+110%
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Vitamin B6
+50%
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Vitamin A
+∞%
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Vitamin B5
+175%
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Folate
+484.2%
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Vitamin B1
+159.6%
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Vitamin B2
+152.5%
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Vitamin B3
+110%
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Vitamin B6
+50%
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Water
+19.4%
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Protein
+71.6%
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Fats
+136.8%
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Carbs
+20.9%
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Other
+88.7%
Protein:
6.76 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
68.55 g
Other:
1.06 g
Protein:
11.6 g
Fats:
0.9 g
Carbs:
28.1 g
Water:
57.4 g
Other:
2 g
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Water
+19.4%
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Protein
+71.6%
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Fats
+136.8%
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Carbs
+20.9%
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+88.7%
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Saturated Fat
-62.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+17.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+7700%
Saturated Fat:
0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.205 g
Saturated Fat:
0.222 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.234 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.174 g
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Saturated Fat
-62.6%
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Polyunsaturated fat
+17.8%
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Monounsaturated Fat
+7700%
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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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Net carbs | 16.55g | 28.1g |
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Protein | 6.76g | 11.6g |
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Fats | 0.38g | 0.9g |
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Carbs | 23.25g | 28.1g |
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Calories | 121kcal | 148kcal |
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Fiber | 6.7g |
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Calcium | 43mg | 30mg |
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Iron | 1.11mg | 2mg |
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Magnesium | 46mg | 24mg |
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Phosphorus | 119mg | 45mg |
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Potassium | 384mg | 586mg |
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Sodium | 5mg | 35mg |
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Zinc | 0.9mg | 1.39mg |
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Copper | 0.269mg | 1.386mg |
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Manganese | 0.501mg | 0.532mg |
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Selenium | 2.9µg | 0.7µg |
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Vitamin A | 3IU | 0IU |
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Vitamin B1 | 0.146mg | 0.379mg |
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Vitamin B2 | 0.059mg | 0.149mg |
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Vitamin B3 | 0.781mg | 1.64mg |
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Vitamin B5 | 0.319mg | 0.116mg |
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Vitamin B6 | 0.05mg | 0.075mg |
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Folate | 111µg | 19µg |
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Tryptophan | 0.066mg | 0.252mg |
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Threonine | 0.239mg | 0.451mg |
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Isoleucine | 0.245mg | 0.425mg |
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Leucine | 0.483mg | 0.64mg |
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Lysine | 0.474mg | 0.592mg |
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Methionine | 0.076mg | 0.143mg |
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Phenylalanine | 0.579mg | 0.451mg |
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Valine | 0.292mg | 0.599mg |
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Histidine | 0.241mg | 0.241mg | |
Saturated Fat | 0.083g | 0.222g |
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Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0.234g |
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Polyunsaturated fat | 0.205g | 0.174g |
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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%

17%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%

75%

Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?

Winged bean is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.139g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar ( g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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.