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Pistachio vs. Apricot — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pistachio and Apricot

  • Pistachio has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, and Potassium than Apricot.
  • Pistachio's daily need coverage for Copper is 136% more.
  • Pistachio contains 219 times more Saturated Fat than Apricot. Pistachio contains 5.907g of Saturated Fat, while Apricot contains 0.027g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Apricots, 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 +707.7%
Contains more Iron +905.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1110%
Contains more Phosphorus +2030.4%
Contains more Potassium +295.8%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Copper +1566.7%
Contains more Manganese +1458.4%
Contains more Selenium +6900%
Equal in Sodium - 1
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 4% 15% 8% 10% 23% 1% 6% 27% 11% 1%
Contains more Calcium +707.7%
Contains more Iron +905.1%
Contains more Magnesium +1110%
Contains more Phosphorus +2030.4%
Contains more Potassium +295.8%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Copper +1566.7%
Contains more Manganese +1458.4%
Contains more Selenium +6900%
Equal in Sodium - 1

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 +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3048.1%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +147.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +78.6%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 18% 0% 34% 8% 10% 12% 15% 13% 7% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin E +221.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3048.1%
Contains more Folate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +147.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +78.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1340%
Contains more Fats +11520.5%
Contains more Carbs +144.3%
Contains more Other +302.7%
Contains more Water +1876%
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
11% 86%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 11.12 g
Water: 86.35 g
Other: 0.74 g
Contains more Protein +1340%
Contains more Fats +11520.5%
Contains more Carbs +144.3%
Contains more Other +302.7%
Contains more Water +1876%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13580.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18575.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
10% 62% 28%
Saturated Fat: 0.027 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.077 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +13580.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18575.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.5%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +17%
Contains more Maltose +183.3%
Contains more Glucose +640.6%
Contains more Fructose +291.7%
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
64% 26% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5.87 g
Glucose: 2.37 g
Fructose: 0.94 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +17%
Contains more Maltose +183.3%
Contains more Glucose +640.6%
Contains more Fructose +291.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Apricot Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 9.12g Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 1.4g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 0.39g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 11.12g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 48kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g 0.94g Apricot
Sugar 7.66g 9.24g Pistachio
Fiber 10.6g 2g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 13mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 0.39mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 10mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 23mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 259mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 2.2mg 0.2mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.078mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.077mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 0.1µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 1279IU Apricot
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 96µg Apricot
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.89mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 10mg Apricot
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.03mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.04mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.24mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.054mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 9µg Pistachio
Vitamin K 3.3µg Apricot
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.015mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.047mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.041mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 0.077mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.097mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.006mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.052mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.047mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.027mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 0.027g Apricot
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 0.17g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.077g 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 Apricot
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
16%
Apricot
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
10%
Apricot

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.58g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
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 Saturated Fat?
Apricot
Apricot is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.88g)
Which food is cheaper?
Apricot
Apricot is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Apricot - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171697/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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