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

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How are Pigeon pea raw and Cashew different?

  • Pigeon pea raw is richer in Folate, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin B1, while Cashew is higher in Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Magnesium, and Selenium.
  • Cashew covers your daily need of Copper 126% more than Pigeon pea raw.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains 18 times more Folate than Cashew. Pigeon pea raw contains 456µg of Folate, while Cashew contains 25µg.
  • Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat.

Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Nuts, cashew nuts, 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 209% 11% 58% 251% 732% 158% 254% 1.6% 216% 109%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +251.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +110.9%
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%
~equal in Manganese ~1.655mg

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% 1.7% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
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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 1.7% 0% 18% 0% 106% 13% 20% 52% 96% 0% 85% 19% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +47.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
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18% 44% 30% 5% 3%
Protein: 18.22 g
Fats: 43.85 g
Carbs: 30.19 g
Water: 5.2 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +107.9%
Contains more WaterWater +103.7%
Contains more OtherOther +35.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2843%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Cashew
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20% 60% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.783 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.845 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +198208.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +863.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Cashew Opinion
Calories 343kcal 553kcal Cashew
Protein 21.7g 18.22g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 1.49g 43.85g Cashew
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg Cashew
Net carbs 47.78g 26.89g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 62.78g 30.19g Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 183mg 292mg Cashew
Calcium 130mg 37mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 1392mg 660mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 5.23mg 6.68mg Cashew
Sugar 5.91g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g 3.3g Pigeon pea raw
Copper 1.057mg 2.195mg Cashew
Zinc 2.76mg 5.78mg Cashew
Starch 23.49g Cashew
Phosphorus 367mg 593mg Cashew
Sodium 17mg 12mg Cashew
Vitamin A 28IU 0IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin E 0.9mg Cashew
Manganese 1.791mg 1.655mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 8.2µg 19.9µg Cashew
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.423mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.058mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 1.062mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.864mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.417mg Cashew
Vitamin K 34.1µg Cashew
Folate 456µg 25µg Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.33g 7.783g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 23.797g Cashew
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 7.845g Cashew
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.287mg Cashew
Threonine 0.767mg 0.688mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.789mg Cashew
Leucine 1.549mg 1.472mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 1.521mg 0.928mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.243mg 0.362mg Cashew
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.951mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg 1.094mg Cashew
Histidine 0.774mg 0.456mg Pigeon pea raw
Fructose 0.05g Cashew

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Cashew
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
57%
Pigeon pea raw
32%
Cashew
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
200%
Cashew

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.453g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cashew
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.

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. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/nutrients
  2. Cashew - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170162/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.