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Walnut vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Walnut and Pigeon pea?

  • Walnut is richer than Pigeon pea in Copper, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B2.
  • Walnut's daily need coverage for Copper is 146% more.
  • Walnut has 74 times more Saturated Fat than Pigeon pea. While Walnut has 6.126g of Saturated Fat, Pigeon pea has only 0.083g.

We used Nuts, walnuts, english and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types 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 +127.9%
Contains more Iron +162.2%
Contains more Magnesium +243.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +190.8%
Contains more Potassium +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +243.3%
Contains more Copper +489.6%
Contains more Manganese +581.4%
Contains more Selenium +69%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 110% 113% 149% 39% 1% 85% 529% 446% 27%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Calcium +127.9%
Contains more Iron +162.2%
Contains more Magnesium +243.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +190.8%
Contains more Potassium +14.8%
Contains less Sodium -60%
Contains more Zinc +243.3%
Contains more Copper +489.6%
Contains more Manganese +581.4%
Contains more Selenium +69%

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.
Walnut
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Contains more Vitamin A +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +974%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 5% 86% 35% 22% 35% 124% 74% 0% 7%
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 A +566.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +133.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +78.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +974%
Contains more Folate +13.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +125.3%
Contains more Fats +17060.5%
Contains more Other +67.9%
Contains more Carbs +69.6%
Contains more Water +1584.3%
15% 65% 14% 4% 2%
Protein: 15.23 g
Fats: 65.21 g
Carbs: 13.71 g
Water: 4.07 g
Other: 1.78 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 +125.3%
Contains more Fats +17060.5%
Contains more Other +67.9%
Contains more Carbs +69.6%
Contains more Water +1584.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +297666.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22911.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%
10% 14% 76%
Saturated Fat: 6.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 47.174 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +297666.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22911.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Walnut Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 7.01g 16.55g Pigeon pea
Protein 15.23g 6.76g Walnut
Fats 65.21g 0.38g Walnut
Carbs 13.71g 23.25g Pigeon pea
Calories 654kcal 121kcal Walnut
Starch 0.06g Walnut
Fructose 0.09g Walnut
Sugar 2.61g Pigeon pea
Fiber 6.7g 6.7g
Calcium 98mg 43mg Walnut
Iron 2.91mg 1.11mg Walnut
Magnesium 158mg 46mg Walnut
Phosphorus 346mg 119mg Walnut
Potassium 441mg 384mg Walnut
Sodium 2mg 5mg Walnut
Zinc 3.09mg 0.9mg Walnut
Copper 1.586mg 0.269mg Walnut
Manganese 3.414mg 0.501mg Walnut
Selenium 4.9µg 2.9µg Walnut
Vitamin A 20IU 3IU Walnut
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Walnut
Vitamin E 0.7mg Walnut
Vitamin C 1.3mg 0mg Walnut
Vitamin B1 0.341mg 0.146mg Walnut
Vitamin B2 0.15mg 0.059mg Walnut
Vitamin B3 1.125mg 0.781mg Walnut
Vitamin B5 0.57mg 0.319mg Walnut
Vitamin B6 0.537mg 0.05mg Walnut
Folate 98µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Vitamin K 2.7µg Walnut
Tryptophan 0.17mg 0.066mg Walnut
Threonine 0.596mg 0.239mg Walnut
Isoleucine 0.625mg 0.245mg Walnut
Leucine 1.17mg 0.483mg Walnut
Lysine 0.424mg 0.474mg Pigeon pea
Methionine 0.236mg 0.076mg Walnut
Phenylalanine 0.711mg 0.579mg Walnut
Valine 0.753mg 0.292mg Walnut
Histidine 0.391mg 0.241mg Walnut
Saturated Fat 6.126g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 8.933g 0.003g Walnut
Polyunsaturated fat 47.174g 0.205g Walnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Walnut 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
33%
Walnut
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
Walnut
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.043g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $4)
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. Walnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170187/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.