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Pistachio vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pistachio and Mackerel different?

  • Pistachio is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Iron, while Mackerel is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Mackerel covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 792% more than Pistachio.

Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Fish, mackerel, Atlantic, cooked, dry heat types were used in this article.

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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 +600%
Contains more Iron +149.7%
Contains more Magnesium +24.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.3%
Contains more Potassium +155.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +134%
Contains more Copper +1283%
Contains more Manganese +5900%
Contains more Selenium +637.1%
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 5% 59% 70% 120% 36% 11% 26% 32% 3% 282%
Contains more Calcium +600%
Contains more Iron +149.7%
Contains more Magnesium +24.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +76.3%
Contains more Potassium +155.6%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +134%
Contains more Copper +1283%
Contains more Manganese +5900%
Contains more Selenium +637.1%

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 A +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +447.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.6%
Contains more Folate +2450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +426.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 11% 0% 0% 2% 40% 96% 129% 60% 107% 2% 2375% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +186.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +447.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +269.6%
Contains more Folate +2450%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +157.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +426.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +154.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +18.3%
Contains more Water +1119%
Contains more Other +70.1%
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
24% 18% 53% 5%
Protein: 23.85 g
Fats: 17.81 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.27 g
Other: 5.07 g
Contains more Fats +154.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +18.3%
Contains more Water +1119%
Contains more Other +70.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +232%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
27% 45% 28%
Saturated Fat: 4.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.3 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +232%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +234.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Mackerel Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 0g Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 23.85g Mackerel
Fats 45.32g 17.81g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 0g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 262kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g Mackerel
Fiber 10.6g 0g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 15mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 1.57mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 97mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 278mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 401mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 83mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 0.94mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.094mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.02mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 51.6µg Mackerel
Vitamin A 516IU 180IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 54µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0.4mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.159mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.412mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 6.85mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.99mg Mackerel
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.46mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 2µg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 0µg 19µg Mackerel
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.267mg Mackerel
Threonine 0.684mg 1.045mg Mackerel
Isoleucine 0.917mg 1.099mg Mackerel
Leucine 1.604mg 1.938mg Mackerel
Lysine 1.138mg 2.19mg Mackerel
Methionine 0.36mg 0.706mg Mackerel
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.931mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 1.228mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.702mg Mackerel
Cholesterol 0mg 75mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 4.176g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.699g Mackerel
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.504g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.106g Mackerel
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 7.006g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 4.3g 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 Mackerel
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
235%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
64%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 75mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.731g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175120/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.