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

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Important differences between Macadamia and Pigeon pea raw

  • Macadamia has more Manganese, and Vitamin B1, however, Pigeon pea raw is richer in Folate, Copper, Potassium, Fiber, Phosphorus, Iron, and Zinc.
  • Pigeon pea raw's daily need coverage for Folate is 111% more.
  • Macadamia contains 37 times more Saturated Fat than Pigeon pea raw. Macadamia contains 12.061g of Saturated Fat, while Pigeon pea raw contains 0.33g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw 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 93% 26% 32% 138% 252% 35% 81% 0.65% 539% 20%
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 less SodiumSodium -70.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +130.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +278.3%
Contains more IronIron +41.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +112.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +95.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +127.8%

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 4% 0% 11% 0% 299% 37% 46% 45% 63% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
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 CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +85.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +19.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +67%
Contains more FolateFolate +4045.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.283mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 76% 14%
Protein: 7.91 g
Fats: 75.77 g
Carbs: 13.82 g
Water: 1.36 g
Other: 1.14 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 +4985.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +174.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +354.3%
Contains more WaterWater +678.7%
Contains more OtherOther +201.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 81% 2%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 12.061 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 58.877 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.502 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 +490541.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Macadamia Pigeon pea raw Opinion
Calories 718kcal 343kcal Macadamia
Protein 7.91g 21.7g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 75.77g 1.49g Macadamia
Vitamin C 1.2mg 0mg Macadamia
Net carbs 5.22g 47.78g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 13.82g 62.78g Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 130mg 183mg Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 85mg 130mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 368mg 1392mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 3.69mg 5.23mg Pigeon pea raw
Sugar 4.57g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 8.6g 15g Pigeon pea raw
Copper 0.756mg 1.057mg Pigeon pea raw
Zinc 1.3mg 2.76mg Pigeon pea raw
Starch 1.05g Macadamia
Phosphorus 188mg 367mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 5mg 17mg Macadamia
Vitamin A 0IU 28IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin E 0.54mg Macadamia
Manganese 4.131mg 1.791mg Macadamia
Selenium 3.6µg 8.2µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B1 1.195mg 0.643mg Macadamia
Vitamin B2 0.162mg 0.187mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B3 2.473mg 2.965mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 0.758mg 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.275mg 0.283mg Pigeon pea raw
Folate 11µg 456µg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 12.061g 0.33g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 58.877g 0.012g Macadamia
Polyunsaturated fat 1.502g 0.814g Macadamia
Tryptophan 0.067mg 0.212mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.37mg 0.767mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.314mg 0.785mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 0.602mg 1.549mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 0.018mg 1.521mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.023mg 0.243mg Pigeon pea raw
Phenylalanine 0.665mg 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.363mg 0.937mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.195mg 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw
Fructose 0.07g Macadamia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Macadamia 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
40%
Macadamia
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
122%
Macadamia
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.57g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.731g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Macadamia
Macadamia contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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. Macadamia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170178/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.