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Pigeon pea raw vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pigeon pea raw and mixed nuts different?

  • Pigeon pea raw is richer in folate, vitamin B1, iron, fiber, potassium, and copper, while mixed nuts are higher in selenium, vitamin B3, and phosphorus.
  • Pigeon pea raw covers your daily need for folate, 93% more than mixed nuts.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains 3 times more vitamin B1 than mixed nuts. Pigeon pea raw contains 0.643mg of vitamin B1, while mixed nuts contain 0.189mg.
  • Pigeon pea raw is lower in saturated fat.

Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 164% 35% 56% 98% 302% 92% 195% 0.65% 266% 185%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +120.3%
Contains more IronIron +100.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +16.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +313.4%
~equal in Calcium ~117mg

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% 0.33% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 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 1.7% 0% 156% 0% 47% 45% 145% 68% 81% 0% 14% 62% 28%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +240.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +449.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +160%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +24.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.196mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~1.14mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +198.2%
Contains more WaterWater +409.1%
Contains more OtherOther +19.4%
Contains more FatsFats +3520.8%
~equal in Protein ~20.04g

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
17% 55% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.612 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +237300%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1695.1%

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 Mixed nuts
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 Mixed nuts DV% diff.
Folate 456µg 83µg 93%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 14.612g 92%
Fats 1.49g 53.95g 81%
Monounsaturated fat 0.012g 28.488g 71%
Vitamin E 7.82mg 52%
Selenium 8.2µg 33.9µg 47%
Saturated fat 0.33g 8.711g 38%
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.189mg 38%
Iron 5.23mg 2.61mg 33%
Fiber 15g 7g 32%
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 7.709mg 30%
Potassium 1392mg 632mg 22%
Copper 1.057mg 0.907mg 17%
Carbs 62.78g 21.05g 14%
Calories 343kcal 607kcal 13%
Phosphorus 367mg 456mg 13%
Manganese 1.791mg 2.04mg 11%
Magnesium 183mg 229mg 11%
Choline 52mg 9%
Vitamin K 5.7µg 5%
Zinc 2.76mg 3.36mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.352mg 5%
Protein 21.7g 20.04g 3%
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 1.14mg 3%
Starch 4.2g 2%
Sodium 17mg 5mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.5mg 1%
Calcium 130mg 117mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.196mg 1%
Net carbs 47.78g 14.05g N/A
Sugar 4.15g N/A
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.055g N/A
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.22mg 0%
Threonine 0.767mg 0.703mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.826mg 0%
Leucine 1.549mg 1.656mg 0%
Lysine 1.521mg 0.782mg 0%
Methionine 0.243mg 0.283mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 1.182mg 0%
Valine 0.937mg 1.001mg 0%
Histidine 0.774mg 0.572mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.013g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.455g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Mixed nuts
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
50%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.15g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 8.381g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 2)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.