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Almond butter vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between almond butter and pigeon pea raw?

  • Almond butter is richer in vitamin B2, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus, yet pigeon pea raw is richer in folate, vitamin B1, iron, vitamin B5, and potassium.
  • Pigeon pea raw's daily need coverage for folate is 101% higher.
  • Almond butter has 13 times more saturated fat than pigeon pea raw. Almond butter has 4.152g of saturated fat, while pigeon pea raw has 0.33g.

We used Nuts, almond butter, plain, without salt added and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 199% 104% 66% 131% 311% 90% 218% 0.91% 278% 13%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 39% 123% 196% 352% 75% 157% 2.2% 234% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +52.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +166.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +19.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +86.1%
Contains more IronIron +49.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +241.7%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 484% 0% 10% 217% 59% 19% 24% 0% 0% 40% 28%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +402.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1468.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +298.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +174.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +760.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~2.965mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 56% 19% 3%
Protein: 20.96 g
Fats: 55.5 g
Carbs: 18.82 g
Water: 1.64 g
Other: 3.08 g
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +3624.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +233.6%
Contains more WaterWater +545.7%
Contains more OtherOther +11.7%
~equal in Protein ~21.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 65% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.152 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 32.445 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.613 g
29% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +270275%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1572.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond butter Pigeon pea raw DV% diff.
Vitamin E 24.21mg 161%
Folate 53µg 456µg 101%
Polyunsaturated fat 13.613g 0.814g 85%
Fats 55.5g 1.49g 83%
Monounsaturated fat 32.445g 0.012g 81%
Vitamin B2 0.939mg 0.187mg 58%
Vitamin B1 0.041mg 0.643mg 50%
Magnesium 279mg 183mg 23%
Calcium 347mg 130mg 22%
Iron 3.49mg 5.23mg 22%
Phosphorus 508mg 367mg 20%
Vitamin B5 0.318mg 1.266mg 19%
Fiber 10.3g 15g 19%
Potassium 748mg 1392mg 19%
Saturated fat 4.152g 0.33g 17%
Carbs 18.82g 62.78g 15%
Manganese 2.131mg 1.791mg 15%
Copper 0.934mg 1.057mg 14%
Vitamin B6 0.103mg 0.283mg 14%
Calories 614kcal 343kcal 14%
Selenium 2.4µg 8.2µg 11%
Choline 52.1mg 9%
Zinc 3.29mg 2.76mg 5%
Protein 20.96g 21.7g 1%
Vitamin B3 3.155mg 2.965mg 1%
Net carbs 8.52g 47.78g N/A
Sugar 4.43g N/A
Starch 0.08g 0%
Sodium 7mg 17mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.159mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.555mg 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.813mg 0.785mg 0%
Leucine 1.483mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 0.612mg 1.521mg 0%
Methionine 0.122mg 0.243mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.149mg 1.858mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.55mg 0.774mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Almond butter Pigeon pea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
68%
Almond butter
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
Almond butter
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.822g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond butter
Almond butter contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond butter
Almond butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Almond butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168588/nutrients
  2. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/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.