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Brazil nut vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Brazil nut and Pigeon pea

  • Brazil nut has more Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Zinc, and Iron, however, Pigeon pea is richer in Folate.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily Selenium needs 3480% more than Pigeon pea.
  • Pigeon pea has 194 times less Saturated Fat than Brazil nut. Brazil nut has 16.134g of Saturated Fat, while Pigeon pea has 0.083g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, 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.
Contains more Calcium +272.1%
Contains more Iron +118.9%
Contains more Magnesium +717.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +509.2%
Contains more Potassium +71.6%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +351.1%
Contains more Copper +548%
Contains more Manganese +144.1%
Contains more Selenium +66003.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Contains more Calcium +272.1%
Contains more Iron +118.9%
Contains more Magnesium +717.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +509.2%
Contains more Potassium +71.6%
Contains less Sodium -40%
Contains more Zinc +351.1%
Contains more Copper +548%
Contains more Manganese +144.1%
Contains more Selenium +66003.4%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +322.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.4%
Contains more Folate +404.5%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +322.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +102%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +68.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +73.4%
Contains more Folate +404.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +111.8%
Contains more Fats +17557.9%
Contains more Other +222.6%
Contains more Carbs +98%
Contains more Water +1904.4%
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 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 +111.8%
Contains more Fats +17557.9%
Contains more Other +222.6%
Contains more Carbs +98%
Contains more Water +1904.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +795866.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11802%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +795866.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +11802%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Pigeon pea Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 16.55g Pigeon pea
Protein 14.32g 6.76g Brazil nut
Fats 67.1g 0.38g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 23.25g Pigeon pea
Calories 659kcal 121kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g Pigeon pea
Fiber 7.5g 6.7g Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 43mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 1.11mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 46mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 119mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 384mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 5mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 0.9mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.743mg 0.269mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.501mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 2.9µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Pigeon pea
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.146mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.059mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 0.781mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.319mg Pigeon pea
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 0.05mg Brazil nut
Folate 22µg 111µg Pigeon pea
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.066mg Brazil nut
Threonine 0.365mg 0.239mg Brazil nut
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.245mg Brazil nut
Leucine 1.19mg 0.483mg Brazil nut
Lysine 0.49mg 0.474mg Brazil nut
Methionine 1.124mg 0.076mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 0.579mg Brazil nut
Valine 0.76mg 0.292mg Brazil nut
Histidine 0.409mg 0.241mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 0.083g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 0.003g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.205g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut 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
28%
Brazil nut
15%
Pigeon pea
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
37%
Pigeon pea

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 16.051g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.