Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Nuts
  4. Pistachio
  5. Compare
  6. Pistachio vs. Sardine

Pistachio vs. Sardine — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

How are Pistachio and Sardine different?

  • Pistachio is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Manganese, and Fiber, however, Sardine is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin D, and Calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Sardine is 373% higher.

Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone are the varieties used in this article.

Infographic

Pistachio vs Sardine infographic
Infographic link

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.
Pistachio
Pistachio
7
:
2
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Iron +34.2%
Contains more Magnesium +210.3%
Contains more Potassium +158.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +67.9%
Contains more Copper +598.9%
Contains more Manganese +1011.1%
Contains more Calcium +263.8%
Contains more Selenium +652.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 490
Pistachio
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Sardine
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 115% 110% 28% 210% 36% 41% 36% 62% 15% 288%
Contains more Iron +34.2%
Contains more Magnesium +210.3%
Contains more Potassium +158.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +67.9%
Contains more Copper +598.9%
Contains more Manganese +1011.1%
Contains more Calcium +263.8%
Contains more Selenium +652.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 490

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.
Pistachio
Pistachio
6
:
6
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Vitamin A +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +918%
Contains more Folate +410%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Pistachio
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%
Sardine
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 41% 144% 0% 20% 53% 99% 39% 39% 8% 1118% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +377.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +987.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +918%
Contains more Folate +410%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +303.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +23.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pistachio
Pistachio
2
:
3
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Fats +295.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +22.1%
Contains more Water +1264.1%
Contains more Other +45%
Pistachio
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
Sardine
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
Contains more Fats +295.8%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +22.1%
Contains more Water +1264.1%
Contains more Other +45%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pistachio
Pistachio
2
:
1
Sardine
Sardine
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +501.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +179.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%
Pistachio
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Sardine
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 5.148 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +501.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +179.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Sardine Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 0g Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 24.62g Sardine
Fats 45.32g 11.45g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 0g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 208kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 0g Sardine
Fiber 10.6g 0g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 382mg Sardine
Iron 3.92mg 2.92mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 39mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 490mg
Potassium 1025mg 397mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 307mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 1.31mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.186mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.108mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 52.7µg Sardine
Vitamin A 516IU 108IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 32µg Sardine
Vitamin E 2.86mg 2.04mg Pistachio
Vitamin D 0IU 193IU Sardine
Vitamin D 0µg 4.8µg Sardine
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.08mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.227mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 5.245mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.642mg Sardine
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.167mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 10µg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 0µg 8.94µg Sardine
Vitamin K 2.6µg Sardine
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.276mg Sardine
Threonine 0.684mg 1.079mg Sardine
Isoleucine 0.917mg 1.134mg Sardine
Leucine 1.604mg 2.001mg Sardine
Lysine 1.138mg 2.26mg Sardine
Methionine 0.36mg 0.729mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.961mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 1.268mg Sardine
Histidine 0.512mg 0.725mg Sardine
Cholesterol 0mg 142mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 1.528g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.509g Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.473g Sardine
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 3.869g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 5.148g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Sardine
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

Pistachio
Pistachio vs Pecan
Pecan
Pistachio
Pistachio vs Walnut
Walnut
Pistachio
Pistachio vs Chestnut
Chestnut
Sardine
Sardine vs Tuna Bluefin
Tuna Bluefin
Sardine
Sardine vs Swordfish
Swordfish
Sardine
Sardine vs Shark raw
Shark raw

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
131%
Sardine
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
94%
Sardine

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.379g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sardine
Sardine is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 142mg)
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 richer in vitamins?
?
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. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/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.