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Cashew vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cashew and Pigeon pea different?

  • Cashew has more Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Selenium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1 than Pigeon pea.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Cashew is 214% higher.
  • Cashew contains 94 times more Saturated Fat than Pigeon pea. While Cashew contains 7.783g of Saturated Fat, Pigeon pea contains only 0.083g.

Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt are the varieties 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 Iron +501.8%
Contains more Magnesium +534.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +398.3%
Contains more Potassium +71.9%
Contains more Zinc +542.2%
Contains more Copper +716%
Contains more Manganese +230.3%
Contains more Selenium +586.2%
Contains more Calcium +16.2%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 251% 209% 255% 59% 2% 158% 732% 216% 109%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Iron +501.8%
Contains more Magnesium +534.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +398.3%
Contains more Potassium +71.9%
Contains more Zinc +542.2%
Contains more Copper +716%
Contains more Manganese +230.3%
Contains more Selenium +586.2%
Contains more Calcium +16.2%
Contains less Sodium -58.3%

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.
Cashew
7
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +734%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +344%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.059
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 19% 0% 2% 106% 14% 20% 52% 97% 19% 0% 86%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +734%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +344%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.059

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +169.5%
Contains more Fats +11439.5%
Contains more Carbs +29.8%
Contains more Other +139.6%
Contains more Water +1218.3%
18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 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 +169.5%
Contains more Fats +11439.5%
Contains more Carbs +29.8%
Contains more Other +139.6%
Contains more Water +1218.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +793133.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3726.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.845 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +793133.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3726.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cashew Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 26.89g 16.55g Cashew
Protein 18.22g 6.76g Cashew
Fats 43.85g 0.38g Cashew
Carbs 30.19g 23.25g Cashew
Calories 553kcal 121kcal Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Fructose 0.05g Cashew
Sugar 5.91g Pigeon pea
Fiber 3.3g 6.7g Pigeon pea
Calcium 37mg 43mg Pigeon pea
Iron 6.68mg 1.11mg Cashew
Magnesium 292mg 46mg Cashew
Phosphorus 593mg 119mg Cashew
Potassium 660mg 384mg Cashew
Sodium 12mg 5mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 5.78mg 0.9mg Cashew
Copper 2.195mg 0.269mg Cashew
Manganese 1.655mg 0.501mg Cashew
Selenium 19.9µg 2.9µg Cashew
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Pigeon pea
Vitamin E 0.9mg Cashew
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0mg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.423mg 0.146mg Cashew
Vitamin B2 0.058mg 0.059mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B3 1.062mg 0.781mg Cashew
Vitamin B5 0.864mg 0.319mg Cashew
Vitamin B6 0.417mg 0.05mg Cashew
Folate 25µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Tryptophan 0.287mg 0.066mg Cashew
Threonine 0.688mg 0.239mg Cashew
Isoleucine 0.789mg 0.245mg Cashew
Leucine 1.472mg 0.483mg Cashew
Lysine 0.928mg 0.474mg Cashew
Methionine 0.362mg 0.076mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 0.951mg 0.579mg Cashew
Valine 1.094mg 0.292mg Cashew
Histidine 0.456mg 0.241mg Cashew
Saturated Fat 7.783g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 23.797g 0.003g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 7.845g 0.205g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Cashew 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
34%
Cashew
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
Cashew
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cashew
Cashew is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/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.