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

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How are Peanut butter and Pigeon pea raw different?

  • Peanut butter is higher in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Pigeon pea raw is richer in Folate, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Potassium, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Pigeon pea raw is 92% higher.
  • Peanut butter contains 31 times more Saturated Fat than Pigeon pea raw. While Peanut butter contains 10.325g of Saturated Fat, Pigeon pea raw contains only 0.33g.

Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw are the varieties 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.
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
0
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9
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Calcium +165.3%
Contains more Iron +200.6%
Contains more Potassium +149.5%
Contains more Copper +150.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Magnesium - 183
Equal in Phosphorus - 367
Equal in Sodium - 17
Equal in Zinc - 2.76
Equal in Manganese - 1.791
Peanut butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Pigeon pea raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Contains more Calcium +165.3%
Contains more Iron +200.6%
Contains more Potassium +149.5%
Contains more Copper +150.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Magnesium - 183
Equal in Phosphorus - 367
Equal in Sodium - 17
Equal in Zinc - 2.76
Equal in Manganese - 1.791

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.
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
5
:
4
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Vitamin B3 +342.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.3%
Contains more Folate +424.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.187
Peanut butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 161% 44% 56% 76% 66% 342% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +342.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.3%
Contains more Folate +424.1%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.187

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
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3
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Fats +3347%
Contains more Carbs +181.4%
Contains more Water +761%
Contains more Other +19%
Equal in Protein - 21.7
Peanut butter
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Pigeon pea raw
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 Fats +3347%
Contains more Carbs +181.4%
Contains more Water +761%
Contains more Other +19%
Equal in Protein - 21.7

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
2
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1
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +216075%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1439.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Peanut butter
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
Pigeon pea raw
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +216075%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1439.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Peanut butter Pigeon pea raw Opinion
Net carbs 17.31g 47.78g Pigeon pea raw
Protein 22.21g 21.7g Peanut butter
Fats 51.36g 1.49g Peanut butter
Carbs 22.31g 62.78g Pigeon pea raw
Calories 598kcal 343kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g Peanut butter
Sugar 10.49g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 5g 15g Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 49mg 130mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 1.74mg 5.23mg Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 168mg 183mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 335mg 367mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 558mg 1392mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 17mg 17mg
Zinc 2.51mg 2.76mg Pigeon pea raw
Copper 0.422mg 1.057mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 1.665mg 1.791mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 4.1µg 8.2µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 0IU 28IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin E 9.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B1 0.15mg 0.643mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.192mg 0.187mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 13.112mg 2.965mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.137mg 1.266mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.441mg 0.283mg Peanut butter
Folate 87µg 456µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin K 0.3µg Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.231mg 0.212mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.525mg 0.767mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.616mg 0.785mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 1.546mg 1.549mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 0.681mg 1.521mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.265mg 0.243mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.202mg 1.858mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.782mg 0.937mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.557mg 0.774mg Pigeon pea raw
Trans Fat 0.075g 0g Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 10.325g 0.33g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 25.941g 0.012g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 12.535g 0.814g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Peanut butter Pigeon pea raw
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
62%
Peanut butter
62%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
84%
Peanut butter
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.995g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (17 mg)
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.