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Pigeon pea vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pigeon pea and Pistachio

  • The amount of Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Potassium, Magnesium, and Fiber in Pistachio is higher than in Pigeon pea.
  • Pistachio covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 127% more than Pigeon pea.
  • 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, pistachio 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 +144.2%
Contains more Iron +253.2%
Contains more Magnesium +163%
Contains more Phosphorus +311.8%
Contains more Potassium +166.9%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +144.4%
Contains more Copper +383.3%
Contains more Manganese +139.5%
Contains more Selenium +141.4%
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 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains more Calcium +144.2%
Contains more Iron +253.2%
Contains more Magnesium +163%
Contains more Phosphorus +311.8%
Contains more Potassium +166.9%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +144.4%
Contains more Copper +383.3%
Contains more Manganese +139.5%
Contains more Selenium +141.4%

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 Folate +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +17100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +495.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3300%
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 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Contains more Folate +117.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +17100%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +495.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +171.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +66.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +63%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1468.6%
Contains more Protein +198.2%
Contains more Fats +11826.3%
Contains more Carbs +16.9%
Contains more Other +181.1%
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Water +1468.6%
Contains more Protein +198.2%
Contains more Fats +11826.3%
Contains more Carbs +16.9%
Contains more Other +181.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +775133.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6914.6%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +775133.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6914.6%

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 Pistachio
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 16.57g Pistachio
Protein 6.76g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 0.38g 45.32g Pistachio
Carbs 23.25g 27.17g Pistachio
Calories 121kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g Pigeon pea
Fiber 6.7g 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 43mg 105mg Pistachio
Iron 1.11mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Magnesium 46mg 121mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 119mg 490mg Pistachio
Potassium 384mg 1025mg Pistachio
Sodium 5mg 1mg Pistachio
Zinc 0.9mg 2.2mg Pistachio
Copper 0.269mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Manganese 0.501mg 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 2.9µg 7µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 3IU 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.16mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 111µg 51µg Pigeon pea
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.239mg 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 0.483mg 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 0.474mg 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.076mg 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 0.292mg 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.241mg 0.512mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 0.083g 5.907g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 14.38g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Pistachio
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
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.824g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.