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Cheddar Cheese vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cheddar Cheese and Pistachio

  • Cheddar Cheese has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Pistachio is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Pistachio covers your daily Copper needs 141% more than Cheddar Cheese.
  • Pistachio contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.

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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 Calcium +576.2%
Contains more Zinc +65.5%
Contains more Selenium +307.1%
Contains more Iron +2700%
Contains more Magnesium +348.1%
Contains more Potassium +1248.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +4233.3%
Contains more Manganese +4344.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 490
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains more Calcium +576.2%
Contains more Zinc +65.5%
Contains more Selenium +307.1%
Contains more Iron +2700%
Contains more Magnesium +348.1%
Contains more Potassium +1248.7%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Copper +4233.3%
Contains more Manganese +4344.4%
Equal in Phosphorus - 490

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +302.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2475.8%
Contains more Folate +88.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +167.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +302.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2475.8%
Contains more Folate +88.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Contains more Water +747.1%
Contains more Other +24.5%
Contains more Fats +36.1%
Contains more Carbs +779.3%
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more Protein +13.4%
Contains more Water +747.1%
Contains more Other +24.5%
Contains more Fats +36.1%
Contains more Carbs +779.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +151.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +912%
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -68.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +151.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +912%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +23.1%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
18% 74% 3% 3% 2%
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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +23.1%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
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.
Cheddar Cheese Pistachio
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 16.57g Pistachio
Protein 22.87g 20.16g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 45.32g Pistachio
Carbs 3.09g 27.17g Pistachio
Calories 404kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0g 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 0.48g 7.66g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 0g 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 710mg 105mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Magnesium 27mg 121mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 455mg 490mg Pistachio
Potassium 76mg 1025mg Pistachio
Sodium 653mg 1mg Pistachio
Zinc 3.64mg 2.2mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Manganese 0.027mg 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 28.5µg 7µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 516IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 26µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.16mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 27µg 51µg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.251mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.684mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.917mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.604mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.547mg 0.36mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 1.404mg 1.249mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.512mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Pistachio
Trans Fat 0.917g 0g Pistachio
Saturated Fat 18.867g 5.907g Pistachio
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 14.38g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Pistachio
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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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%
Cheddar Cheese
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 652mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.96g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.

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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.