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Almonds vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Almonds and Pigeon pea raw

  • Almonds have more Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Manganese, and Phosphorus, however, Pigeon pea raw is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Iron, and Vitamin B5.
  • Pigeon pea raw's daily need coverage for Folate is 103% more.
  • Almonds contain 12 times more Saturated Fat than Pigeon pea raw. Almonds contain 3.802g of Saturated Fat, while Pigeon pea raw contains 0.33g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, almonds and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 193% 81% 65% 139% 344% 85% 206% 0.13% 284% 22%
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 +47.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +106.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +13%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +31.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +21.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.9%
Contains more IronIron +41%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +100%
~equal in Copper ~1.057mg

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% 0.12% 513% 0% 51% 263% 68% 28% 32% 0% 0% 33% 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% 1.7% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +508.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +22%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +213.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +106.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +936.4%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 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 +3251%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +191.3%
Contains more WaterWater +140.1%
Contains more OtherOther +16.2%
~equal in Protein ~21.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 12.329 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 +262825%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1414.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Almonds 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 Almonds Pigeon pea raw Opinion
Calories 579kcal 343kcal Almonds
Protein 21.15g 21.7g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 49.93g 1.49g Almonds
Net carbs 9.05g 47.78g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 21.55g 62.78g Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 270mg 183mg Almonds
Calcium 269mg 130mg Almonds
Potassium 733mg 1392mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 3.71mg 5.23mg Pigeon pea raw
Sugar 4.35g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 12.5g 15g Pigeon pea raw
Copper 1.031mg 1.057mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 3.12mg 2.76mg Almonds
Starch 0.72g Almonds
Phosphorus 481mg 367mg Almonds
Sodium 1mg 17mg Almonds
Vitamin A 2IU 28IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almonds
Manganese 2.179mg 1.791mg Almonds
Selenium 4.1µg 8.2µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B1 0.205mg 0.643mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 1.138mg 0.187mg Almonds
Vitamin B3 3.618mg 2.965mg Almonds
Vitamin B5 0.471mg 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.137mg 0.283mg Pigeon pea raw
Folate 44µg 456µg Pigeon pea raw
Trans Fat 0.015g 0g Pigeon pea raw
Choline 52.1mg Almonds
Saturated Fat 3.802g 0.33g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 31.551g 0.012g Almonds
Polyunsaturated fat 12.329g 0.814g Almonds
Tryptophan 0.211mg 0.212mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.601mg 0.767mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.751mg 0.785mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 1.473mg 1.549mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 0.568mg 1.521mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.157mg 0.243mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 1.132mg 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.855mg 0.937mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.539mg 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw
Fructose 0.11g Almonds
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almonds
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almonds
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almonds

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Almonds 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
78%
Almonds
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
142%
Almonds
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.472g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almonds
Almonds contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almonds
Almonds 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. Almonds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.

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