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Macadamia vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Macadamia and Pigeon pea

  • Macadamia has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, while Pigeon pea has more Folate.
  • Macadamia covers your daily need of Manganese 158% more than Pigeon pea.
  • Macadamia contains 145 times more Saturated Fat than Pigeon pea. While Macadamia contains 12.061g of Saturated Fat, Pigeon pea contains only 0.083g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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 +97.7%
Contains more Iron +232.4%
Contains more Magnesium +182.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +58%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Copper +181%
Contains more Manganese +724.6%
Contains more Selenium +24.1%
Equal in Potassium - 384
Equal in Sodium - 5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Calcium +97.7%
Contains more Iron +232.4%
Contains more Magnesium +182.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +58%
Contains more Zinc +44.4%
Contains more Copper +181%
Contains more Manganese +724.6%
Contains more Selenium +24.1%
Equal in Potassium - 384
Equal in Sodium - 5

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +718.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +909.1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 11% 0% 4% 299% 38% 47% 46% 64% 9% 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 1% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 20% 12% 84% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +718.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +174.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +909.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Fats +19839.5%
Contains more Carbs +68.2%
Contains more Water +4940.4%
Equal in Other - 1.06
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 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 +17%
Contains more Fats +19839.5%
Contains more Carbs +68.2%
Contains more Water +4940.4%
Equal in Other - 1.06

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1962466.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +632.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.502 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1962466.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +632.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 5.22g 16.55g Pigeon pea
Protein 7.91g 6.76g Macadamia
Fats 75.77g 0.38g Macadamia
Carbs 13.82g 23.25g Pigeon pea
Calories 718kcal 121kcal Macadamia
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia
Sugar 4.57g Pigeon pea
Fiber 8.6g 6.7g Macadamia
Calcium 85mg 43mg Macadamia
Iron 3.69mg 1.11mg Macadamia
Magnesium 130mg 46mg Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 119mg Macadamia
Potassium 368mg 384mg Pigeon pea
Sodium 5mg 5mg
Zinc 1.3mg 0.9mg Macadamia
Copper 0.756mg 0.269mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg 0.501mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 2.9µg Macadamia
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Pigeon pea
Vitamin E 0.54mg Macadamia
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Macadamia
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.146mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.059mg Macadamia
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 0.781mg Macadamia
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 0.319mg Macadamia
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.05mg Macadamia
Folate 11µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.066mg Macadamia
Threonine 0.37mg 0.239mg Macadamia
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.245mg Macadamia
Leucine 0.602mg 0.483mg Macadamia
Lysine 0.018mg 0.474mg Pigeon pea
Methionine 0.023mg 0.076mg Pigeon pea
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 0.579mg Macadamia
Valine 0.363mg 0.292mg Macadamia
Histidine 0.195mg 0.241mg Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 12.061g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 0.003g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 0.205g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macadamia 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
43%
Macadamia
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.978g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Macadamia
Macadamia is relatively richer in vitamins
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)

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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.