Avocado vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Avocado and Pistachio different?

Avocado is richer in Vitamin B5, while Pistachio is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, and Potassium.
Pistachio covers your daily need of Copper 123% more than Avocado.
Avocado contains 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Pistachio. Avocado contains 1.389mg of Vitamin B5, while Pistachio contains 0.52mg.
Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat.

Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Nuts, pistachio nuts, 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.

Avocado

Pistachio

Contains more Calcium +775%

Contains more Iron +612.7%

Contains more Magnesium +317.2%

Contains more Phosphorus +842.3%

Contains more Potassium +111.3%

Contains less Sodium -85.7%

Contains more Zinc +243.8%

Contains more Copper +584.2%

Contains more Manganese +745.1%

Contains more Selenium +1650%

Avocado

Pistachio

Contains more Calcium +775%

Contains more Iron +612.7%

Contains more Magnesium +317.2%

Contains more Phosphorus +842.3%

Contains more Potassium +111.3%

Contains less Sodium -85.7%

Contains more Zinc +243.8%

Contains more Copper +584.2%

Contains more Manganese +745.1%

Contains more Selenium +1650%

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.

Avocado

Pistachio

Contains more Vitamin C +78.6%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.7%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +167.1%

Contains more Folate +58.8%

Contains more Vitamin A +253.4%

Contains more Vitamin E +38.2%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +1198.5%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +561.5%

Avocado

Pistachio

Contains more Vitamin C +78.6%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.7%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +167.1%

Contains more Folate +58.8%

Contains more Vitamin A +253.4%

Contains more Vitamin E +38.2%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +1198.5%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +561.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Avocado

Pistachio

Contains more Water +1575.7%

Contains more Protein +908%

Contains more Fats +209.1%

Contains more Carbs +218.5%

Contains more Other +88.6%

Avocado

Protein: 2 g

Fats: 14.66 g

Carbs: 8.53 g

Water: 73.23 g

Other: 1.58 g

Pistachio

Protein: 20.16 g

Fats: 45.32 g

Carbs: 27.17 g

Water: 4.37 g

Other: 2.98 g

Contains more Water +1575.7%

Contains more Protein +908%

Contains more Fats +209.1%

Contains more Carbs +218.5%

Contains more Other +88.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Avocado

Pistachio

Contains less Saturated Fat -64%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +691.9%

Avocado

Saturated Fat: 2.126 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 9.799 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 1.816 g

Pistachio

Saturated Fat: 5.907 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -64%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +137.3%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +691.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Avocado

Pistachio

Contains more Glucose +15.6%

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Contains more Starch +1418.2%

Contains more Sucrose +11350%

Contains more Fructose +100%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Avocado

Starch: 0.11 g

Sucrose: 0.06 g

Glucose: 0.37 g

Fructose: 0.12 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0.1 g

Pistachio

Starch: 1.67 g

Sucrose: 6.87 g

Glucose: 0.32 g

Fructose: 0.24 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0.17 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Glucose +15.6%

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Contains more Starch +1418.2%

Contains more Sucrose +11350%

Contains more Fructose +100%

Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	1.83g	16.57g
Protein	2g	20.16g
Fats	14.66g	45.32g
Carbs	8.53g	27.17g
Calories	160kcal	560kcal
Starch	0.11g	1.67g
Fructose	0.12g	0.24g
Sugar	0.66g	7.66g
Fiber	6.7g	10.6g
Calcium	12mg	105mg
Iron	0.55mg	3.92mg
Magnesium	29mg	121mg
Phosphorus	52mg	490mg
Potassium	485mg	1025mg
Sodium	7mg	1mg
Zinc	0.64mg	2.2mg
Copper	0.19mg	1.3mg
Manganese	0.142mg	1.2mg
Selenium	0.4µg	7µg
Vitamin A	146IU	516IU
Vitamin A RAE	7µg	26µg
Vitamin E	2.07mg	2.86mg
Vitamin C	10mg	5.6mg
Vitamin B1	0.067mg	0.87mg
Vitamin B2	0.13mg	0.16mg
Vitamin B3	1.738mg	1.3mg
Vitamin B5	1.389mg	0.52mg
Vitamin B6	0.257mg	1.7mg
Folate	81µg	51µg
Vitamin K	21µg
Tryptophan	0.025mg	0.251mg
Threonine	0.073mg	0.684mg
Isoleucine	0.084mg	0.917mg
Leucine	0.143mg	1.604mg
Lysine	0.132mg	1.138mg
Methionine	0.038mg	0.36mg
Phenylalanine	0.097mg	1.092mg
Valine	0.107mg	1.249mg
Histidine	0.049mg	0.512mg
Saturated Fat	2.126g	5.907g
Monounsaturated Fat	9.799g	23.257g
Polyunsaturated fat	1.816g	14.38g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid		14.091g
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid	0.015g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.111g

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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

35%

71%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

21%

125%

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?

Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 7g)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.781g)

Which food is cheaper?

Avocado is cheaper (difference - $1.8)

Which food contains less Cholesterol?

The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

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.

Avocado vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

How are Avocado and Pistachio different?

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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Comparison summary

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