Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Pigeon pea vs. Almond — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

Summary of differences between Pigeon pea and Almond

  • The amount of Copper, Vitamin B2, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, Calcium, and Zinc in Almond is higher than in Pigeon pea.
  • Almond covers your daily need of Copper 85% more than Pigeon pea.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Pigeon pea is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt and Nuts, almonds.

Infographic

Pigeon pea vs Almond infographic
Infographic link

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 Calcium +525.6%
Contains more Iron +234.2%
Contains more Magnesium +487%
Contains more Phosphorus +304.2%
Contains more Potassium +90.9%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +246.7%
Contains more Copper +283.3%
Contains more Manganese +334.9%
Contains more Selenium +41.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 13% 42% 33% 51% 34% 1% 25% 90% 66% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 81% 140% 193% 207% 65% 1% 86% 344% 285% 23%
Contains more Calcium +525.6%
Contains more Iron +234.2%
Contains more Magnesium +487%
Contains more Phosphorus +304.2%
Contains more Potassium +90.9%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +246.7%
Contains more Copper +283.3%
Contains more Manganese +334.9%
Contains more Selenium +41.4%

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.
:
7
Almond
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Folate +152.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1828.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +363.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +174%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 0% 37% 14% 15% 20% 12% 84% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 513% 0% 0% 52% 263% 68% 29% 32% 33% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +50%
Contains more Folate +152.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1828.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +363.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +174%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1454.4%
Contains more Protein +212.9%
Contains more Fats +13039.5%
Contains more Other +179.2%
Equal in Carbs - 21.55
7% 23% 69%
Protein: 6.76 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 23.25 g
Water: 68.55 g
Other: 1.06 g
21% 50% 22% 4% 3%
Protein: 21.15 g
Fats: 49.93 g
Carbs: 21.55 g
Water: 4.41 g
Other: 2.96 g
Contains more Water +1454.4%
Contains more Protein +212.9%
Contains more Fats +13039.5%
Contains more Other +179.2%
Equal in Carbs - 21.55

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1051600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5914.1%
29% 70%
Saturated Fat: 0.083 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.205 g
8% 66% 26%
Saturated Fat: 3.802 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 31.551 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.329 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1051600%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5914.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pigeon pea Almond Opinion
Net carbs 16.55g 9.05g Pigeon pea
Protein 6.76g 21.15g Almond
Fats 0.38g 49.93g Almond
Carbs 23.25g 21.55g Pigeon pea
Calories 121kcal 579kcal Almond
Starch 0.72g Almond
Fructose 0.11g Almond
Sugar 4.35g Pigeon pea
Fiber 6.7g 12.5g Almond
Calcium 43mg 269mg Almond
Iron 1.11mg 3.71mg Almond
Magnesium 46mg 270mg Almond
Phosphorus 119mg 481mg Almond
Potassium 384mg 733mg Almond
Sodium 5mg 1mg Almond
Zinc 0.9mg 3.12mg Almond
Copper 0.269mg 1.031mg Almond
Manganese 0.501mg 2.179mg Almond
Selenium 2.9µg 4.1µg Almond
Vitamin A 3IU 2IU Pigeon pea
Vitamin E 25.63mg Almond
Vitamin B1 0.146mg 0.205mg Almond
Vitamin B2 0.059mg 1.138mg Almond
Vitamin B3 0.781mg 3.618mg Almond
Vitamin B5 0.319mg 0.471mg Almond
Vitamin B6 0.05mg 0.137mg Almond
Folate 111µg 44µg Pigeon pea
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.211mg Almond
Threonine 0.239mg 0.601mg Almond
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.751mg Almond
Leucine 0.483mg 1.473mg Almond
Lysine 0.474mg 0.568mg Almond
Methionine 0.076mg 0.157mg Almond
Phenylalanine 0.579mg 1.132mg Almond
Valine 0.292mg 0.855mg Almond
Histidine 0.241mg 0.539mg Almond
Trans Fat 0g 0.015g Pigeon pea
Saturated Fat 0.083g 3.802g Pigeon pea
Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g 31.551g Almond
Polyunsaturated fat 0.205g 12.329g Almond
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g Almond
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 12.32g Almond
Omega-3 - ALA 0.003g Almond

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pigeon pea Almond
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
15%
Pigeon pea
82%
Almond
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Pigeon pea
142%
Almond

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.35g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.719g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Almond
Almond contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Almond
Almond is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172437/nutrients
  2. Almond - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170567/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.