Pigeon pea raw vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pigeon pea raw and pistachios
- Pigeon pea raw has more folate, manganese, fiber, iron, and vitamin B5; however, pistachios are richer in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B1, and phosphorus.
- Pistachios' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 109% more.
- Pigeon pea raw contains 9 times more folate than pistachios. Pigeon pea raw contains 456µg of folate, while pistachios contain 51µg.
- Pigeon pea raw contains less saturated fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +51.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +23.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +49.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +17.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +23% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +33.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
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 B2Vitamin B2 | +16.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +128.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +143.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +794.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +500.7% |
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:
20.16 g
Fats:
45.32 g
Carbs:
27.17 g
Water:
4.37 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +131.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +142.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +15.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2941.6% |
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Protein
~20.16g
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
5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.38 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -94.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +193708.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1666.6% |
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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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 1.7mg | 109% |
| Folate | 456µg | 51µg | 101% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 14.38g | 90% |
| Fats | 1.49g | 45.32g | 67% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.012g | 23.257g | 58% |
| Copper | 1.057mg | 1.3mg | 27% |
| Manganese | 1.791mg | 1.2mg | 26% |
| Saturated fat | 0.33g | 5.907g | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.87mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 19% | |
| Fiber | 15g | 10.6g | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 367mg | 490mg | 18% |
| Iron | 5.23mg | 3.92mg | 16% |
| Magnesium | 183mg | 121mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 0.52mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 62.78g | 27.17g | 12% |
| Calories | 343kcal | 560kcal | 11% |
| Potassium | 1392mg | 1025mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 1.3mg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Zinc | 2.76mg | 2.2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Protein | 21.7g | 20.16g | 3% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 105mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 8.2µg | 7µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 17mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 47.78g | 16.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.66g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.684mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.604mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.521mg | 1.138mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 1.092mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.937mg | 1.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.512mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | N/A |
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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%
63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
125%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.577g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
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.