Walnut vs. Pigeon pea — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between walnut and pigeon pea?
- Walnut is richer than pigeon pea in copper, manganese, vitamin B6, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, vitamin B1, and vitamin B2.
- Walnut's daily need coverage for copper is 146% more.
- Walnut has 74 times more saturated fat than pigeon pea. While walnut has 6.126g of saturated fat, pigeon pea has only 0.083g.
- The glycemic index of walnut is lower.
We used Nuts, walnuts, english and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +243.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +127.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +14.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +162.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +489.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +243.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +190.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -60% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +581.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +69% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +133.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +154.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +44% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +78.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +974% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.3% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
15.23 g
Fats:
65.21 g
Carbs:
13.71 g
Water:
4.07 g
Other:
1.78 g
Protein:
6.76 g
Fats:
0.38 g
Carbs:
23.25 g
Water:
68.55 g
Other:
1.06 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +125.3% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +17060.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +67.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +69.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1584.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.126 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
8.933 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
47.174 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.083 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.205 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +297666.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +22911.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -98.6% |
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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 47.174g | 0.205g | 313% |
| Copper | 1.586mg | 0.269mg | 146% |
| Manganese | 3.414mg | 0.501mg | 127% |
| Fats | 65.21g | 0.38g | 100% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.537mg | 0.05mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 119mg | 32% |
| Calories | 654kcal | 121kcal | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 6.126g | 0.083g | 27% |
| Magnesium | 158mg | 46mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2.91mg | 1.11mg | 23% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 8.933g | 0.003g | 22% |
| Zinc | 3.09mg | 0.9mg | 20% |
| Protein | 15.23g | 6.76g | 17% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.341mg | 0.146mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.059mg | 7% |
| Choline | 39.2mg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 98mg | 43mg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 0.7mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.57mg | 0.319mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 4.9µg | 2.9µg | 4% |
| Carbs | 13.71g | 23.25g | 3% |
| Folate | 98µg | 111µg | 3% |
| Potassium | 441mg | 384mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.125mg | 0.781mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 2.7µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 0mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 7.01g | 16.55g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.61g | N/A | |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 6.7g | 0% |
| Starch | 0.06g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.17mg | 0.066mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.596mg | 0.239mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.625mg | 0.245mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.17mg | 0.483mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.424mg | 0.474mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.236mg | 0.076mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.711mg | 0.579mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.753mg | 0.292mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.391mg | 0.241mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.09g | 0% |
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
32%
14%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
152%
37%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Walnut contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Walnut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Walnut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Walnut is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pigeon pea is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.043g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)