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Pistachio vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pistachio and Roquefort

  • Pistachio has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Fiber, and Iron, however, Roquefort is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pistachio covers your daily Copper needs 141% more than Roquefort.
  • Pistachio contains less Saturated Fat.

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

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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 +600%
Contains more Magnesium +303.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +1026.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +3723.5%
Contains more Manganese +3900%
Contains more Calcium +530.5%
Contains more Selenium +107.1%
Equal in Zinc - 2.08
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 199% 22% 22% 169% 9% 236% 57% 12% 4% 80%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +303.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +25%
Contains more Potassium +1026.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +3723.5%
Contains more Manganese +3900%
Contains more Calcium +530.5%
Contains more Selenium +107.1%
Equal in Zinc - 2.08

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2075%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1271%
Contains more Vitamin A +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 49
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 63% 0% 0% 0% 10% 136% 14% 104% 29% 37% 80% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2075%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1271%
Contains more Vitamin A +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +266.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +232.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Folate - 49

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +47.9%
Contains more Carbs +1258.5%
Contains more Water +801.1%
Contains more Other +116.1%
Equal in Protein - 21.54
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
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more Fats +47.9%
Contains more Carbs +1258.5%
Contains more Water +801.1%
Contains more Other +116.1%
Equal in Protein - 21.54

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +174.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +989.4%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.32 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +174.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +989.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Roquefort Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 2g Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 21.54g Roquefort
Fats 45.32g 30.64g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 2g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 369kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g Roquefort
Fiber 10.6g 0g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 662mg Roquefort
Iron 3.92mg 0.56mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 30mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 392mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 91mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 1809mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 2.08mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.034mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.03mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 14.5µg Roquefort
Vitamin A 516IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.04mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.734mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.124mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 49µg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg Roquefort
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.684mg 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 0.917mg 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 1.604mg 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.138mg 1.848mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.36mg 0.558mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 1.023mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.512mg 0.602mg Roquefort
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 19.263g Pistachio
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 8.474g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 1.32g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pistachio Roquefort
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
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 1808mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.356g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.