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Pistachio vs. Almond paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pistachio and Almond paste

  • Pistachio has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, and Potassium, however, Almond paste is richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin B2.
  • Pistachio's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 128% more.
  • Pistachio contains 11 times more Vitamin B1 than Almond paste. Pistachio contains 0.87mg of Vitamin B1, while Almond paste contains 0.082mg.
  • Almond paste contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Nuts, almond paste.

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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 Iron +145%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.9%
Contains more Potassium +226.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Contains more Copper +186.3%
Contains more Manganese +40.2%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +63.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 130
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 60% 93% 111% 28% 2% 41% 152% 112% 23%
Contains more Iron +145%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.9%
Contains more Potassium +226.4%
Contains less Sodium -88.9%
Contains more Zinc +48.6%
Contains more Copper +186.3%
Contains more Manganese +40.2%
Contains more Selenium +66.7%
Contains more Calcium +63.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 130

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +5500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +961%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +360.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4622.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +373.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.8%
Contains more Folate +43.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.422
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 271% 0% 1% 21% 96% 27% 7% 9% 55% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +5500%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +961%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +360.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4622.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +373.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +158.8%
Contains more Folate +43.1%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.422

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +124%
Contains more Fats +63.4%
Contains more Other +117.5%
Contains more Carbs +76%
Contains more Water +222.2%
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
9% 28% 48% 14%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 27.74 g
Carbs: 47.81 g
Water: 14.08 g
Other: 1.37 g
Contains more Protein +124%
Contains more Fats +63.4%
Contains more Other +117.5%
Contains more Carbs +76%
Contains more Water +222.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.5%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
10% 68% 22%
Saturated Fat: 2.629 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 18.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.821 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +29.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +147%
Contains less Saturated Fat -55.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pistachio Almond paste
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Almond paste Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 43.01g Almond paste
Protein 20.16g 9g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 27.74g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 47.81g Almond paste
Calories 560kcal 458kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 36.25g Pistachio
Fiber 10.6g 4.8g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 172mg Almond paste
Iron 3.92mg 1.6mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 130mg Almond paste
Phosphorus 490mg 258mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 314mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 9mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 1.48mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.454mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.856mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 4.2µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 0IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg 13.54mg Almond paste
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0.1mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.082mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.414mg Almond paste
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.422mg Almond paste
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.113mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.036mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 73µg Almond paste
Tryptophan 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 2.629g Almond paste
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 18.012g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 5.821g Pistachio
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
Pistachio Almond paste
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
71%
Pistachio
40%
Almond paste
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
67%
Almond paste

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond paste
Almond paste is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/nutrients
  2. Almond paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170160/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.