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Pigeon pea raw vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pigeon pea raw and Peanut butter different?

  • Pigeon pea raw is higher in Folate, Copper, Iron, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Potassium, and Calcium, however, Peanut butter is richer in Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Pigeon pea raw is 92% higher.
  • Pigeon pea raw contains 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Peanut butter. While Pigeon pea raw contains 0.643mg of Vitamin B1, Peanut butter contains only 0.15mg.
  • Pigeon pea raw has less Saturated Fat.

Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt 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.
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
9
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0
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Calcium +165.3%
Contains more Iron +200.6%
Contains more Potassium +149.5%
Contains more Copper +150.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Magnesium - 168
Equal in Phosphorus - 335
Equal in Sodium - 17
Equal in Zinc - 2.51
Equal in Manganese - 1.665
Pigeon pea raw
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 197% 131% 158% 123% 3% 76% 353% 234% 45%
Peanut butter
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 66% 120% 144% 50% 3% 69% 141% 218% 23%
Contains more Calcium +165.3%
Contains more Iron +200.6%
Contains more Potassium +149.5%
Contains more Copper +150.5%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Equal in Magnesium - 168
Equal in Phosphorus - 335
Equal in Sodium - 17
Equal in Zinc - 2.51
Equal in Manganese - 1.665

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.
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
4
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5
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.3%
Contains more Folate +424.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +342.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.192
Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 0% 161% 44% 56% 76% 66% 342% 0% 0%
Peanut butter
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 182% 0% 0% 38% 45% 246% 69% 102% 66% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.3%
Contains more Folate +424.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +342.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +55.8%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.192

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
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2
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains more Carbs +181.4%
Contains more Water +761%
Contains more Other +19%
Contains more Fats +3347%
Equal in Protein - 22.21
Pigeon pea raw
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Peanut butter
22% 51% 22% 3%
Protein: 22.21 g
Fats: 51.36 g
Carbs: 22.31 g
Water: 1.23 g
Other: 2.89 g
Contains more Carbs +181.4%
Contains more Water +761%
Contains more Other +19%
Contains more Fats +3347%
Equal in Protein - 22.21

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw
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2
Peanut butter
Peanut butter
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +216075%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1439.9%
Pigeon pea raw
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.33 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.814 g
Peanut butter
21% 53% 26%
Saturated Fat: 10.325 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.535 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +216075%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1439.9%

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 Peanut butter
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea raw Peanut butter Opinion
Net carbs 47.78g 17.31g Pigeon pea raw
Protein 21.7g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 1.49g 51.36g Peanut butter
Carbs 62.78g 22.31g Pigeon pea raw
Calories 343kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Starch 3.56g Peanut butter
Fructose 0.12g Peanut butter
Sugar 10.49g Pigeon pea raw
Fiber 15g 5g Pigeon pea raw
Calcium 130mg 49mg Pigeon pea raw
Iron 5.23mg 1.74mg Pigeon pea raw
Magnesium 183mg 168mg Pigeon pea raw
Phosphorus 367mg 335mg Pigeon pea raw
Potassium 1392mg 558mg Pigeon pea raw
Sodium 17mg 17mg
Zinc 2.76mg 2.51mg Pigeon pea raw
Copper 1.057mg 0.422mg Pigeon pea raw
Manganese 1.791mg 1.665mg Pigeon pea raw
Selenium 8.2µg 4.1µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A 28IU 0IU Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin E 9.1mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B1 0.643mg 0.15mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B2 0.187mg 0.192mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 2.965mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 1.266mg 1.137mg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin B6 0.283mg 0.441mg Peanut butter
Folate 456µg 87µg Pigeon pea raw
Vitamin K 0.3µg Peanut butter
Tryptophan 0.212mg 0.231mg Peanut butter
Threonine 0.767mg 0.525mg Pigeon pea raw
Isoleucine 0.785mg 0.616mg Pigeon pea raw
Leucine 1.549mg 1.546mg Pigeon pea raw
Lysine 1.521mg 0.681mg Pigeon pea raw
Methionine 0.243mg 0.265mg Peanut butter
Phenylalanine 1.858mg 1.202mg Pigeon pea raw
Valine 0.937mg 0.782mg Pigeon pea raw
Histidine 0.774mg 0.557mg Pigeon pea raw
Trans Fat 0g 0.075g Pigeon pea raw
Saturated Fat 0.33g 10.325g Pigeon pea raw
Monounsaturated Fat 0.012g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 0.814g 12.535g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.215g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea raw Peanut butter
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
62%
Pigeon pea raw
62%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
135%
Pigeon pea raw
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.995g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (17 mg)
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.

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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/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.