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Pigeon pea vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pigeon pea and Macadamia

  • Pigeon pea has more Folate, while Macadamia has more Manganese, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus.
  • Macadamia covers your daily need of Manganese 158% more than Pigeon pea.
  • Pigeon pea contains 10 times more Folate than Macadamia. While Pigeon pea contains 111µg of Folate, Macadamia contains only 11µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pigeon pea is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.

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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 - 368
Equal in Sodium - 5
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 139% 93% 81% 33% 1% 36% 252% 539% 20%
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 - 368
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 A +∞%
Contains more Folate +909.1%
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%
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +909.1%
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%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +68.2%
Contains more Water +4940.4%
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Fats +19839.5%
Equal in Other - 1.14
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 g
Contains more Carbs +68.2%
Contains more Water +4940.4%
Contains more Protein +17%
Contains more Fats +19839.5%
Equal in Other - 1.14

Fat Type Comparison

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

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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/nutrients
  2. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.