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Pistachio vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pistachio and Chestnut

  • Pistachio has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, and Manganese, however, Chestnut is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Pistachio's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 113% more.
  • Pistachio contains 23 times more Saturated Fat than Chestnut. Pistachio contains 5.907g of Saturated Fat, while Chestnut contains 0.26g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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 +128.3%
Contains more Iron +126.6%
Contains more Magnesium +124.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.9%
Contains more Potassium +43.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +780%
Contains more Copper +175.4%
Contains more Manganese +40.5%
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 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Contains more Calcium +128.3%
Contains more Iron +126.6%
Contains more Magnesium +124.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.9%
Contains more Potassium +43.4%
Contains less Sodium -96.3%
Contains more Zinc +780%
Contains more Copper +175.4%
Contains more Manganese +40.5%

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 +2935.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +487.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +629.6%
Contains more Folate +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +376.8%
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 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +2935.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +487.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +53.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +64.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +629.6%
Contains more Folate +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +376.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +908%
Contains more Fats +3184.1%
Contains more Other +319.7%
Contains more Water +1459.5%
Equal in Carbs - 27.76
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
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +908%
Contains more Fats +3184.1%
Contains more Other +319.7%
Contains more Water +1459.5%
Equal in Carbs - 27.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4785.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2538.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4785.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2538.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pistachio Chestnut
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 Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Chestnut Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 27.76g Chestnut
Protein 20.16g 2g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 1.38g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 27.76g Chestnut
Calories 560kcal 131kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g Chestnut
Fiber 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 46mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 1.73mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 54mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 99mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 715mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 27mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 0.25mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.472mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.854mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 17IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 1µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.148mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.104mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.731mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.316mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.233mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 38µg Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.022mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.071mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.079mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 0.118mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.118mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.047mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.084mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.112mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.055mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 0.26g Chestnut
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 0.476g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.545g 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 Chestnut
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
22%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.647g)
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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.