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Pigeon pea vs. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pigeon pea and Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

  • Pigeon pea has more Copper, Folate, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B1, however, Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Pigeon pea's daily need coverage for Copper is 25% more.
  • Pigeon pea contains 6 times more Vitamin B5 than Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean). Pigeon pea contains 0.319mg of Vitamin B5, while Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains 0.051mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Yardlong bean, cooked, boiled, drained, 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 Iron +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.8%
Contains more Potassium +32.4%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +472.3%
Contains more Manganese +149.3%
Contains more Selenium +93.3%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Equal in Calcium - 44
Equal in Magnesium - 42
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 37% 30% 25% 26% 1% 10% 16% 27% 9%
Contains more Iron +13.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +108.8%
Contains more Potassium +32.4%
Contains more Zinc +150%
Contains more Copper +472.3%
Contains more Manganese +149.3%
Contains more Selenium +93.3%
Contains less Sodium -20%
Equal in Calcium - 44
Equal in Magnesium - 42

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +525.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.3%
Contains more Folate +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +14900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.8%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 0% 0% 54% 22% 23% 12% 4% 6% 34% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +71.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +24%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +525.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +108.3%
Contains more Folate +146.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +14900%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +67.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +167.2%
Contains more Fats +280%
Contains more Carbs +153.3%
Contains more Other +47.2%
Contains more Water +27.6%
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
3% 9% 87%
Protein: 2.53 g
Fats: 0.1 g
Carbs: 9.18 g
Water: 87.47 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more Protein +167.2%
Contains more Fats +280%
Contains more Carbs +153.3%
Contains more Other +47.2%
Contains more Water +27.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +388.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
34% 12% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.026 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.009 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +388.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200%

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 Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 9.18g Pigeon pea
Protein 6.76g 2.53g Pigeon pea
Fats 0.38g 0.1g Pigeon pea
Carbs 23.25g 9.18g Pigeon pea
Calories 121kcal 47kcal Pigeon pea
Fiber 6.7g Pigeon pea
Calcium 43mg 44mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Iron 1.11mg 0.98mg Pigeon pea
Magnesium 46mg 42mg Pigeon pea
Phosphorus 119mg 57mg Pigeon pea
Potassium 384mg 290mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 5mg 4mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Zinc 0.9mg 0.36mg Pigeon pea
Copper 0.269mg 0.047mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.501mg 0.201mg Pigeon pea
Selenium 2.9µg 1.5µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin A 3IU 450IU Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 23µg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin C 0mg 16.2mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.085mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.099mg Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 0.63mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.051mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.024mg Pigeon pea
Folate 111µg 45µg Pigeon pea
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.029mg Pigeon pea
Threonine 0.239mg 0.094mg Pigeon pea
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.135mg Pigeon pea
Leucine 0.483mg 0.18mg Pigeon pea
Lysine 0.474mg 0.166mg Pigeon pea
Methionine 0.076mg 0.036mg Pigeon pea
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 0.139mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.292mg 0.146mg Pigeon pea
Histidine 0.241mg 0.082mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.083g 0.026g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.009g Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 0.042g Pigeon pea

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Low Fats diet ok
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
15%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
19%
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.057g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean)
Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is relatively richer in minerals
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 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.

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. Yardlong bean (Asparagus bean) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169223/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.