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Pistachio vs. Grapefruit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pistachio and Grapefruit

  • Pistachio has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, and Magnesium, while Grapefruit has more Vitamin C.
  • Pistachio covers your daily need of Copper 141% more than Grapefruit.
  • Pistachio contains 281 times more Saturated Fat than Grapefruit. While Pistachio contains 5.907g of Saturated Fat, Grapefruit contains only 0.021g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Grapefruit, raw, pink and red, all areas.

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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 +377.3%
Contains more Iron +4800%
Contains more Magnesium +1244.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2622.2%
Contains more Potassium +659.3%
Contains more Zinc +3042.9%
Contains more Copper +3962.5%
Contains more Manganese +5354.5%
Contains more Selenium +6900%
Contains less Sodium -100%
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 7% 3% 7% 8% 12% 0% 2% 11% 3% 1%
Contains more Calcium +377.3%
Contains more Iron +4800%
Contains more Magnesium +1244.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +2622.2%
Contains more Potassium +659.3%
Contains more Zinc +3042.9%
Contains more Copper +3962.5%
Contains more Manganese +5354.5%
Contains more Selenium +6900%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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 +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1923.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +416.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +537.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3107.5%
Contains more Folate +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +457.1%
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 69% 3% 0% 105% 11% 8% 4% 16% 13% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1923.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +416.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +537.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +98.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3107.5%
Contains more Folate +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +122.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +457.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +2518.2%
Contains more Fats +32271.4%
Contains more Carbs +154.9%
Contains more Other +705.4%
Contains more Water +1915.1%
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
11% 88%
Protein: 0.77 g
Fats: 0.14 g
Carbs: 10.66 g
Water: 88.06 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Protein +2518.2%
Contains more Fats +32271.4%
Contains more Carbs +154.9%
Contains more Other +705.4%
Contains more Water +1915.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116185%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39844.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
27% 26% 47%
Saturated Fat: 0.021 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.036 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +116185%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +39844.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +95.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +403.1%
Contains more Fructose +637.5%
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
51% 23% 26%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 3.51 g
Glucose: 1.61 g
Fructose: 1.77 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +95.7%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +403.1%
Contains more Fructose +637.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Grapefruit Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 9.06g Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 0.77g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 0.14g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 10.66g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 42kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g 0g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g 1.77g Grapefruit
Sugar 7.66g 6.89g Grapefruit
Fiber 10.6g 1.6g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 22mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 0.08mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 9mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 18mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 135mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 0mg Grapefruit
Zinc 2.2mg 0.07mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.032mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.022mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 0.1µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 1150IU Grapefruit
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 58µg Grapefruit
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.13mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 31.2mg Grapefruit
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.043mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.031mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.204mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.262mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.053mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 13µg Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.008mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.013mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.008mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 0.015mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.019mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.007mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.013mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.015mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.008mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 0.021g Grapefruit
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 0.02g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.036g 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 Grapefruit
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
20%
Grapefruit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
5%
Grapefruit

Comparison summary

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?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.886g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is cheaper?
Grapefruit
Grapefruit is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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. Grapefruit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174673/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.