Pigeon pea raw vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pigeon pea raw and brazil nut different?
- Pigeon pea raw is higher in folate, iron, fiber, manganese, and vitamin B5; however, brazil nut is richer in selenium, copper, phosphorus, and magnesium.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for brazil nut is 3471% higher.
- Pigeon pea raw contains 21 times more folate than brazil nut. While pigeon pea raw contains 456µg of folate, brazil nut contains only 22µg.
- Pigeon pea raw has less saturated fat.
- Brazil nut has a lower glycemic index (10) than pigeon pea raw (22).
Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +111.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +115.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46.4% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +105.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +64.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +47.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -82.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +23278% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +434.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +905.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +588% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +180.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1972.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.7 g
Fats:
1.49 g
Carbs:
62.78 g
Water:
10.59 g
Other:
3.44 g
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +51.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +434.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +209.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +4403.4% |
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.814 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
16.134 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.399 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +198891.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2897.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 8.2µg | 1917µg | 3471% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 24.399g | 157% |
| Folate | 456µg | 22µg | 109% |
| Fats | 1.49g | 67.1g | 101% |
| Copper | 1.057mg | 1.743mg | 76% |
| Saturated fat | 0.33g | 16.134g | 72% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 23.879g | 60% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 725mg | 51% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 376mg | 46% |
| Vitamin E | 5.65mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 5.23mg | 2.43mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 15g | 7.5g | 30% |
| Manganese | 1.791mg | 1.223mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 1392mg | 659mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 0.184mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 0.295mg | 17% |
| Carbs | 62.78g | 11.74g | 17% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 659kcal | 16% |
| Protein | 21.7g | 14.32g | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.101mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.76mg | 4.06mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.035mg | 12% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 130mg | 160mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.617mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 47.78g | 4.24g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.33g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.25g | 0% | |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.135mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.365mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0.518mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.19mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.521mg | 0.49mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.243mg | 1.124mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 0.639mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 0.76mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.409mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 23.859g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
57%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
1208%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 15.804g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut 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 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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