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Pigeon pea vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pigeon pea and Peanut butter

  • The amount of Vitamin B3, Manganese, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Copper, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Vitamin B2 in Peanut butter is higher than in Pigeon pea.
  • Peanut butter covers your daily Vitamin B3 needs 77% more than Pigeon pea.
  • Pigeon pea contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Peanut butter, smooth style, 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.
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
1
:
9
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains less Sodium -70.6%
Contains more Calcium +14%
Contains more Iron +56.8%
Contains more Magnesium +265.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.3%
Contains more Zinc +178.9%
Contains more Copper +56.9%
Contains more Manganese +232.3%
Contains more Selenium +41.4%
Pigeon pea
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Peanut butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Contains less Sodium -70.6%
Contains more Calcium +14%
Contains more Iron +56.8%
Contains more Magnesium +265.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +181.5%
Contains more Potassium +45.3%
Contains more Zinc +178.9%
Contains more Copper +56.9%
Contains more Manganese +232.3%
Contains more Selenium +41.4%

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.
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
2
:
7
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1578.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +782%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.15
Pigeon pea
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%
Peanut butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Folate +27.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +225.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1578.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +256.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +782%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.15

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
2
:
3
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Water +5473.2%
Contains more Protein +228.6%
Contains more Fats +13415.8%
Contains more Other +172.6%
Equal in Carbs - 22.31
Pigeon pea
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
Peanut butter
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Water +5473.2%
Contains more Protein +228.6%
Contains more Fats +13415.8%
Contains more Other +172.6%
Equal in Carbs - 22.31

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea
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:
2
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +864600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6014.6%
Pigeon pea
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Peanut butter
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +864600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6014.6%

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 Peanut butter
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 Pigeon pea Peanut butter Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 17.31g Peanut butter
Protein 6.76g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 0.38g 51.36g Peanut butter
Carbs 23.25g 22.31g Pigeon pea
Calories 121kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g Peanut butter
Sugar 10.49g Pigeon pea
Fiber 6.7g 5g Pigeon pea
Calcium 43mg 49mg Peanut butter
Iron 1.11mg 1.74mg Peanut butter
Magnesium 46mg 168mg Peanut butter
Phosphorus 119mg 335mg Peanut butter
Potassium 384mg 558mg Peanut butter
Sodium 5mg 17mg Pigeon pea
Zinc 0.9mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Copper 0.269mg 0.422mg Peanut butter
Manganese 0.501mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 2.9µg 4.1µg Peanut butter
Vitamin A 3IU 0IU Pigeon pea
Vitamin E 9.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.15mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 0.192mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.441mg Peanut butter
Folate 111µg 87µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin K 0.3µg Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.239mg 0.525mg Peanut butter
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.616mg Peanut butter
Leucine 0.483mg 1.546mg Peanut butter
Lysine 0.474mg 0.681mg Peanut butter
Methionine 0.076mg 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 0.292mg 0.782mg Peanut butter
Histidine 0.241mg 0.557mg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0g 0.075g Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.083g 10.325g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 12.535g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Peanut butter
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
62%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.242g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter 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. Pigeon pea - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/nutrients
  2. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.