Cashew vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are cashew and pigeon pea raw different?
- Cashew is richer in copper, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, and selenium, while pigeon pea raw is higher in folate, fiber, potassium, and vitamin B1.
- Cashew covers your daily need for copper, 126% more than pigeon pea raw.
- Cashew contains 24 times more saturated fat than pigeon pea raw. Cashew contains 7.783g of saturated fat, while pigeon pea raw contains 0.33g.
Nuts, cashew nuts, raw and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw types were used 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +59.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +27.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +107.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +109.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +61.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -29.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +142.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +251.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +110.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +47.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +222.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +179.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1724% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
18.22 g
Fats:
43.85 g
Carbs:
30.19 g
Water:
5.2 g
Other:
2.54 g
Protein:
21.7 g
Fats:
1.49 g
Carbs:
62.78 g
Water:
10.59 g
Other:
3.44 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2843% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +19.1% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +107.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +103.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +35.4% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.783 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
7.845 g
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 | +198208.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +863.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.8% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 2.195mg | 1.057mg | 126% |
| Folate | 25µg | 456µg | 108% |
| Fats | 43.85g | 1.49g | 65% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.797g | 0.012g | 59% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 7.845g | 0.814g | 47% |
| Fiber | 3.3g | 15g | 47% |
| Saturated fat | 7.783g | 0.33g | 34% |
| Phosphorus | 593mg | 367mg | 32% |
| Vitamin K | 34.1µg | 28% | |
| Zinc | 5.78mg | 2.76mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 292mg | 183mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 1392mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 19.9µg | 8.2µg | 21% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.423mg | 0.643mg | 18% |
| Iron | 6.68mg | 5.23mg | 18% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.062mg | 2.965mg | 12% |
| Calories | 553kcal | 343kcal | 11% |
| Carbs | 30.19g | 62.78g | 11% |
| Starch | 23.49g | 10% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.058mg | 0.187mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.417mg | 0.283mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 130mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.864mg | 1.266mg | 8% |
| Protein | 18.22g | 21.7g | 7% |
| Manganese | 1.655mg | 1.791mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 26.89g | 47.78g | N/A |
| Sugar | 5.91g | N/A | |
| Sodium | 12mg | 17mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 1µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.287mg | 0.212mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.688mg | 0.767mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.789mg | 0.785mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.472mg | 1.549mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.928mg | 1.521mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.362mg | 0.243mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.951mg | 1.858mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.094mg | 0.937mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.456mg | 0.774mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.05g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
32%
57%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
200%
135%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.453g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
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.