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Soybean vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Soybean and Pigeon pea

  • Soybean has more Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B2, Copper, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Magnesium, and Selenium, while Pigeon pea has more Folate.
  • Soybean's daily need coverage for Iron is 50% higher.
  • Pigeon pea contains 16 times less Saturated Fat than Soybean. Soybean contains 1.297g of Saturated Fat, while Pigeon pea contains 0.083g.

The food types used in this comparison are Soybeans, mature cooked, boiled, without salt and Pigeon peas (red gram), 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.
Contains more Calcium +137.2%
Contains more Iron +363.1%
Contains more Magnesium +87%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.9%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +27.8%
Contains more Copper +51.3%
Contains more Manganese +64.5%
Contains more Selenium +151.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 193% 62% 105% 46% 1% 32% 136% 108% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Calcium +137.2%
Contains more Iron +363.1%
Contains more Magnesium +87%
Contains more Phosphorus +105.9%
Contains more Potassium +34.1%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +27.8%
Contains more Copper +51.3%
Contains more Manganese +64.5%
Contains more Selenium +151.7%

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 A +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +368%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.2%
Contains more Folate +105.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 7% 0% 6% 39% 66% 8% 11% 54% 41% 0% 48%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +368%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +95.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.2%
Contains more Folate +105.6%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.146

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +169.4%
Contains more Fats +2260.5%
Contains more Other +80.2%
Contains more Carbs +178.1%
Equal in Water - 68.55
18% 9% 8% 63% 2%
Protein: 18.21 g
Fats: 8.97 g
Carbs: 8.36 g
Water: 62.55 g
Other: 1.91 g
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
Contains more Protein +169.4%
Contains more Fats +2260.5%
Contains more Other +80.2%
Contains more Carbs +178.1%
Equal in Water - 68.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65933.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2370.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 1.297 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.981 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.064 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65933.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2370.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Soybean Pigeon pea
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Soybean Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 2.36g 16.55g Pigeon pea
Protein 18.21g 6.76g Soybean
Fats 8.97g 0.38g Soybean
Carbs 8.36g 23.25g Pigeon pea
Calories 172kcal 121kcal Soybean
Sugar 3g Pigeon pea
Fiber 6g 6.7g Pigeon pea
Calcium 102mg 43mg Soybean
Iron 5.14mg 1.11mg Soybean
Magnesium 86mg 46mg Soybean
Phosphorus 245mg 119mg Soybean
Potassium 515mg 384mg Soybean
Sodium 1mg 5mg Soybean
Zinc 1.15mg 0.9mg Soybean
Copper 0.407mg 0.269mg Soybean
Manganese 0.824mg 0.501mg Soybean
Selenium 7.3µg 2.9µg Soybean
Vitamin A 9IU 3IU Soybean
Vitamin E 0.35mg Soybean
Vitamin C 1.7mg 0mg Soybean
Vitamin B1 0.155mg 0.146mg Soybean
Vitamin B2 0.285mg 0.059mg Soybean
Vitamin B3 0.399mg 0.781mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B5 0.179mg 0.319mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.234mg 0.05mg Soybean
Folate 54µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin K 19.2µg Soybean
Tryptophan 0.242mg 0.066mg Soybean
Threonine 0.723mg 0.239mg Soybean
Isoleucine 0.807mg 0.245mg Soybean
Leucine 1.355mg 0.483mg Soybean
Lysine 1.108mg 0.474mg Soybean
Methionine 0.224mg 0.076mg Soybean
Phenylalanine 0.869mg 0.579mg Soybean
Valine 0.831mg 0.292mg Soybean
Histidine 0.449mg 0.241mg Soybean
Saturated Fat 1.297g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 1.981g 0.003g Soybean
Polyunsaturated fat 5.064g 0.205g Soybean

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Soybean Pigeon pea
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
23%
Soybean
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Soybean
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Soybean
Soybean contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Soybean
Soybean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soybean
Soybean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soybean
Soybean is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 3g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.214g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Soybean - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174271/nutrients
  2. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/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.