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Pistachio vs. Amaranth grain — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pistachio and Amaranth grain

  • The amount of Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, Potassium, Iron, Vitamin E , Manganese, and Magnesium in Pistachio is higher than in Amaranth grain.
  • Pistachio covers your daily need of Copper 128% more than Amaranth grain.
  • Pistachio contains 58 times more Vitamin B1 than Amaranth grain. While Pistachio contains 0.87mg of Vitamin B1, Amaranth grain contains only 0.015mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Amaranth grain, cooked.

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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 +123.4%
Contains more Iron +86.7%
Contains more Magnesium +86.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.1%
Contains more Potassium +659.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +155.8%
Contains more Copper +772.5%
Contains more Manganese +40.5%
Contains more Selenium +27.3%
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 15% 79% 47% 64% 12% 1% 24% 50% 112% 30%
Contains more Calcium +123.4%
Contains more Iron +86.7%
Contains more Magnesium +86.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.1%
Contains more Potassium +659.3%
Contains less Sodium -83.3%
Contains more Zinc +155.8%
Contains more Copper +772.5%
Contains more Manganese +40.5%
Contains more Selenium +27.3%

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 E +1405.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +453.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1404.4%
Contains more Folate +131.8%
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% 4% 0% 0% 4% 6% 5% 0% 27% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +1405.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +453.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1404.4%
Contains more Folate +131.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +430.5%
Contains more Fats +2768.4%
Contains more Carbs +45.4%
Contains more Other +287%
Contains more Water +1619.9%
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
4% 19% 75%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 1.58 g
Carbs: 18.69 g
Water: 75.16 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +430.5%
Contains more Fats +2768.4%
Contains more Carbs +45.4%
Contains more Other +287%
Contains more Water +1619.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +871.9%
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
100%
Starch: 16.23 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +871.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Amaranth grain Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 16.59g Amaranth grain
Protein 20.16g 3.8g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 1.58g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 18.69g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 102kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g 16.23g Amaranth grain
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g Amaranth grain
Fiber 10.6g 2.1g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 47mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 2.1mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 65mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 148mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 135mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 6mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 0.86mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.149mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.854mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 5.5µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.19mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.015mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.022mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.235mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.113mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 22µg Pistachio
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 Amaranth grain
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 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 Amaranth grain
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
5%
Amaranth grain
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
43%
Amaranth grain

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Amaranth grain
Amaranth grain is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.907g)

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. Amaranth grain - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170683/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.