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Oysters vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Oysters and Pistachio

  • Oysters has more Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Iron, and Selenium, however, Pistachio is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
  • Oysters covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 729% more than Pistachio.
  • Pistachio has 36 times less Zinc than Oysters. Oysters has 78.6mg of Zinc, while Pistachio has 2.2mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat 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 +10.5%
Contains more Iron +134.9%
Contains more Zinc +3472.7%
Contains more Copper +339%
Contains more Selenium +464.3%
Contains more Magnesium +245.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.6%
Contains more Potassium +637.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Manganese +103%
Equal in Calcium - 105
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains more Calcium +10.5%
Contains more Iron +134.9%
Contains more Zinc +3472.7%
Contains more Copper +339%
Contains more Selenium +464.3%
Contains more Magnesium +245.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.6%
Contains more Potassium +637.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Manganese +103%
Equal in Calcium - 105

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 B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +486.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2686.9%
Contains more Folate +264.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
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 B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +486.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2686.9%
Contains more Folate +264.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1689.2%
Contains more Protein +76.5%
Contains more Fats +1225.1%
Contains more Carbs +398.5%
Contains more Other +96.1%
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 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 Water +1689.2%
Contains more Protein +76.5%
Contains more Fats +1225.1%
Contains more Carbs +398.5%
Contains more Other +96.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4496.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1261.7%
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4496.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1261.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Glucose +284.4%
Contains more Starch +85.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
42% 58%
Starch: 0.9 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 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 Glucose +284.4%
Contains more Starch +85.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
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.
Oysters Pistachio
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oysters Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 5.45g 16.57g Pistachio
Protein 11.42g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 3.42g 45.32g Pistachio
Carbs 5.45g 27.17g Pistachio
Calories 102kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Starch 0.9g 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0g 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 1.23g 7.66g Oysters
Fiber 0g 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 116mg 105mg Oysters
Iron 9.21mg 3.92mg Oysters
Magnesium 35mg 121mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 194mg 490mg Pistachio
Potassium 139mg 1025mg Pistachio
Sodium 166mg 1mg Pistachio
Zinc 78.6mg 2.2mg Oysters
Copper 5.707mg 1.3mg Oysters
Manganese 0.591mg 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 39.5µg 7µg Oysters
Vitamin A 88IU 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 26µg
Vitamin E 1.7mg 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU Oysters
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.16mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.85mg 1.3mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.447mg 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 0.061mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 14µg 51µg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 17.5µg 0µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.046mg 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.459mg 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 0.716mg 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 0.762mg 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.257mg 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 0.413mg 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 0.523mg 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.22mg 0.512mg Pistachio
Cholesterol 79mg 0mg Pistachio
Trans Fat 0.068g 0g Pistachio
Saturated Fat 0.948g 5.907g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0.271g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0.353g 0g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0.02g 0g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 0.506g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 1.056g 14.38g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.061g 14.091g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Oysters 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
197%
Oysters
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
486%
Oysters
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.959g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.