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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 from 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.

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.
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 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
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.
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%
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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
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 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.617mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
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%
~equal in Other ~3.42g

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
25% 37% 38%
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.
Pigeon pea raw Brazil nut
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Brazil nut Opinion
Calories 343kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Protein 21.7g 14.32g Pigeon pea raw
Fats 1.49g 67.1g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Brazil nut
Net carbs 47.78g 4.24g Pigeon pea raw
Carbs 62.78g 11.74g Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 183mg 376mg Brazil nut
Calcium 130mg 160mg Brazil nut
Potassium 1392mg 659mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 5.23mg 2.43mg Pigeon pea raw
Sugar 2.33g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g 7.5g Pigeon pea raw
Copper 1.057mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Zinc 2.76mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Phosphorus 367mg 725mg Brazil nut
Sodium 17mg 3mg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 28IU 0IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin E 5.65mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.791mg 1.223mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 8.2µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.617mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.035mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 0.295mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 0.184mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.101mg Pigeon pea raw
Folate 456µg 22µg Pigeon pea raw
Choline 28.8mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 0.33g 16.134g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 24.399g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.135mg Pigeon pea raw
Threonine 0.767mg 0.365mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.518mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 1.549mg 1.19mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 1.521mg 0.49mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.243mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 0.639mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg 0.76mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.774mg 0.409mg Pigeon pea raw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Brazil nut
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
27%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.804g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $2.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
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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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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.