Pigeon pea raw vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are Pigeon pea raw and Peanut different?
- Pigeon pea raw is richer in Folate, Fiber, Potassium, and Iron, while Peanut is higher in Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Copper, and Manganese.
- Peanut covers your daily need of Vitamin B3 57% more than Pigeon pea raw.
- Pigeon pea raw contains 2 times more Potassium than Peanut. Pigeon pea raw contains 1392mg of Potassium, while Peanut contains 705mg.
- Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat.
Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Peanuts, all types, 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +41.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +97.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +14.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +13.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +18.5% |
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 | +38.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +90% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +306.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +39.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +23% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
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:
25.8 g
Fats:
49.24 g
Carbs:
16.13 g
Water:
6.5 g
Other:
2.33 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +289.2% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +62.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +47.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +18.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3204.7% |
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
6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
15.558 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -94.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +203450% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1811.3% |
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 minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 343kcal | 567kcal |
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| Protein | 21.7g | 25.8g |
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| Fats | 1.49g | 49.24g |
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| Net carbs | 47.78g | 7.63g |
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| Carbs | 62.78g | 16.13g |
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| Magnesium | 183mg | 168mg |
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| Calcium | 130mg | 92mg |
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| Potassium | 1392mg | 705mg |
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| Iron | 5.23mg | 4.58mg |
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| Sugar | 4.72g |
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| Fiber | 15g | 8.5g |
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| Copper | 1.057mg | 1.144mg |
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| Zinc | 2.76mg | 3.27mg |
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| Phosphorus | 367mg | 376mg |
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| Sodium | 17mg | 18mg |
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| Vitamin A | 28IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 8.33mg |
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| Manganese | 1.791mg | 1.934mg |
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| Selenium | 8.2µg | 7.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.643mg | 0.64mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.187mg | 0.135mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 2.965mg | 12.066mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 1.266mg | 1.767mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.283mg | 0.348mg |
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| Folate | 456µg | 240µg |
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| Choline | 52.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.33g | 6.279g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.012g | 24.426g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.814g | 15.558g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.212mg | 0.25mg |
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| Threonine | 0.767mg | 0.883mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.785mg | 0.907mg |
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| Leucine | 1.549mg | 1.672mg |
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| Lysine | 1.521mg | 0.926mg |
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| Methionine | 0.243mg | 0.317mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.858mg | 1.377mg |
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| Valine | 0.937mg | 1.082mg |
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| Histidine | 0.774mg | 0.652mg |
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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%
75%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
131%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pigeon pea raw contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.949g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 9)
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.