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Peanut vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Peanut and Pigeon pea different?

  • Peanut has more Copper, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Folate, Magnesium, and Vitamin B5 than Pigeon pea.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Peanut is 97% higher.
  • Peanut contains 76 times more Saturated Fat than Pigeon pea. While Peanut contains 6.279g of Saturated Fat, Pigeon pea contains only 0.083g.

Peanuts, all types, 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 Calcium +114%
Contains more Iron +312.6%
Contains more Magnesium +265.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +216%
Contains more Potassium +83.6%
Contains more Zinc +263.3%
Contains more Copper +325.3%
Contains more Manganese +286%
Contains more Selenium +148.3%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Calcium +114%
Contains more Iron +312.6%
Contains more Magnesium +265.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +216%
Contains more Potassium +83.6%
Contains more Zinc +263.3%
Contains more Copper +325.3%
Contains more Manganese +286%
Contains more Selenium +148.3%
Contains less Sodium -72.2%

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.
Peanut
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +338.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1444.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +453.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +596%
Contains more Folate +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 167% 0% 0% 160% 32% 227% 107% 81% 180% 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 B1 +338.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +128.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1444.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +453.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +596%
Contains more Folate +116.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +281.7%
Contains more Fats +12857.9%
Contains more Other +119.8%
Contains more Carbs +44.1%
Contains more Water +954.6%
26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 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 +281.7%
Contains more Fats +12857.9%
Contains more Other +119.8%
Contains more Carbs +44.1%
Contains more Water +954.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +814100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7489.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +814100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7489.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Peanut Pigeon pea
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 7.63g 16.55g Pigeon pea
Protein 25.8g 6.76g Peanut
Fats 49.24g 0.38g Peanut
Carbs 16.13g 23.25g Pigeon pea
Calories 567kcal 121kcal Peanut
Sugar 4.72g Pigeon pea
Fiber 8.5g 6.7g Peanut
Calcium 92mg 43mg Peanut
Iron 4.58mg 1.11mg Peanut
Magnesium 168mg 46mg Peanut
Phosphorus 376mg 119mg Peanut
Potassium 705mg 384mg Peanut
Sodium 18mg 5mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 3.27mg 0.9mg Peanut
Copper 1.144mg 0.269mg Peanut
Manganese 1.934mg 0.501mg Peanut
Selenium 7.2µg 2.9µg Peanut
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Pigeon pea
Vitamin E 8.33mg Peanut
Vitamin B1 0.64mg 0.146mg Peanut
Vitamin B2 0.135mg 0.059mg Peanut
Vitamin B3 12.066mg 0.781mg Peanut
Vitamin B5 1.767mg 0.319mg Peanut
Vitamin B6 0.348mg 0.05mg Peanut
Folate 240µg 111µg Peanut
Tryptophan 0.25mg 0.066mg Peanut
Threonine 0.883mg 0.239mg Peanut
Isoleucine 0.907mg 0.245mg Peanut
Leucine 1.672mg 0.483mg Peanut
Lysine 0.926mg 0.474mg Peanut
Methionine 0.317mg 0.076mg Peanut
Phenylalanine 1.377mg 0.579mg Peanut
Valine 1.082mg 0.292mg Peanut
Histidine 0.652mg 0.241mg Peanut
Saturated Fat 6.279g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 24.426g 0.003g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 15.558g 0.205g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Peanut 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
79%
Peanut
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Peanut
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.196g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut
Peanut 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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.