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Pigeon pea vs. Yellow beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pigeon pea and Yellow beans

  • Pigeon pea has more Copper, and Folate, however, Yellow beans is richer in Iron, Fiber, Phosphorus, Magnesium, and Vitamin B6.
  • Yellow beans covers your daily Iron needs 17% more than Pigeon pea.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Beans, yellow, 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
4
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5
Yellow beans
Yellow beans
Contains more Potassium +18.2%
Contains more Copper +44.6%
Contains more Manganese +10.1%
Contains more Selenium +123.1%
Contains more Calcium +44.2%
Contains more Iron +123.4%
Contains more Magnesium +60.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.8%
Contains more Zinc +17.8%
Equal in Sodium - 5
Equal in Manganese - 0.455
Pigeon pea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Yellow beans
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 19% 93% 53% 79% 29% 1% 29% 62% 60% 8%
Contains more Potassium +18.2%
Contains more Copper +44.6%
Contains more Manganese +10.1%
Contains more Selenium +123.1%
Contains more Calcium +44.2%
Contains more Iron +123.4%
Contains more Magnesium +60.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +53.8%
Contains more Zinc +17.8%
Equal in Sodium - 5
Equal in Manganese - 0.455

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
4
:
6
Yellow beans
Yellow beans
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.3%
Contains more Folate +37%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.708
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%
Yellow beans
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 19% 0% 6% 47% 24% 14% 14% 30% 61% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +39.3%
Contains more Folate +37%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +74.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +158%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.708

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
1
:
4
Yellow beans
Yellow beans
Contains more Protein +35.5%
Contains more Fats +184.2%
Contains more Other +41.5%
Equal in Carbs - 25.28
Equal in Water - 62.98
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
Yellow beans
9% 25% 63%
Protein: 9.16 g
Fats: 1.08 g
Carbs: 25.28 g
Water: 62.98 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Protein +35.5%
Contains more Fats +184.2%
Contains more Other +41.5%
Equal in Carbs - 25.28
Equal in Water - 62.98

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
1
:
2
Yellow beans
Yellow beans
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3033.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.3%
Pigeon pea
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Yellow beans
33% 11% 56%
Saturated Fat: 0.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3033.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +127.3%

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 Yellow beans
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Yellow beans Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 14.88g Pigeon pea
Protein 6.76g 9.16g Yellow beans
Fats 0.38g 1.08g Yellow beans
Carbs 23.25g 25.28g Yellow beans
Calories 121kcal 144kcal Yellow beans
Sugar 0.34g Pigeon pea
Fiber 6.7g 10.4g Yellow beans
Calcium 43mg 62mg Yellow beans
Iron 1.11mg 2.48mg Yellow beans
Magnesium 46mg 74mg Yellow beans
Phosphorus 119mg 183mg Yellow beans
Potassium 384mg 325mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 5mg 5mg
Zinc 0.9mg 1.06mg Yellow beans
Copper 0.269mg 0.186mg Pigeon pea
Manganese 0.501mg 0.455mg Pigeon pea
Selenium 2.9µg 1.3µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin A 3IU 2IU Pigeon pea
Vitamin E 0.94mg Yellow beans
Vitamin C 0mg 1.8mg Yellow beans
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.187mg Yellow beans
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.103mg Yellow beans
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 0.708mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.229mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.129mg Yellow beans
Folate 111µg 81µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin K 3.5µg Yellow beans
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.108mg Yellow beans
Threonine 0.239mg 0.386mg Yellow beans
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.405mg Yellow beans
Leucine 0.483mg 0.732mg Yellow beans
Lysine 0.474mg 0.629mg Yellow beans
Methionine 0.076mg 0.138mg Yellow beans
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 0.496mg Pigeon pea
Valine 0.292mg 0.479mg Yellow beans
Histidine 0.241mg 0.255mg Yellow beans
Saturated Fat 0.083g 0.279g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 0.094g Yellow beans
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 0.466g Yellow beans

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Yellow beans
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
18%
Yellow beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
43%
Yellow beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yellow beans
Yellow beans is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is cheaper?
Yellow beans
Yellow beans is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.196g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (5 mg)
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.

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. Yellow beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173752/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.