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Pistachio vs. Heart of palm — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pistachio and Heart of palm

  • Pistachio has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, and Vitamin E , while Heart of palm has more Potassium.
  • Pistachio covers your daily need of Copper 73% more than Heart of palm.
  • Pistachio contains 128 times more Saturated Fat than Heart of palm. While Pistachio contains 5.907g of Saturated Fat, Heart of palm contains only 0.046g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Hearts of palm, raw.

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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 +483.3%
Contains more Iron +132%
Contains more Magnesium +1110%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Copper +101.9%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Potassium +76.2%
Contains more Zinc +69.5%
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 6% 64% 8% 60% 160% 2% 102% 215% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +132%
Contains more Magnesium +1110%
Contains more Phosphorus +250%
Contains less Sodium -92.9%
Contains more Copper +101.9%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Potassium +76.2%
Contains more Zinc +69.5%

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 +658.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +472%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1640%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.9%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
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 5% 10% 0% 27% 13% 42% 17% 0% 187% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +658.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +472%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1640%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +44.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +109.9%
Contains more Folate +112.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +42.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +646.7%
Contains more Fats +22560%
Contains more Other +49.7%
Contains more Water +1490.4%
Equal in Carbs - 25.61
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
3% 26% 70% 2%
Protein: 2.7 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 25.61 g
Water: 69.5 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more Protein +646.7%
Contains more Fats +22560%
Contains more Other +49.7%
Contains more Water +1490.4%
Equal in Carbs - 25.61

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +465040%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16057.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
33% 4% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.046 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.089 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +465040%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16057.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Heart of palm Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 24.11g Heart of palm
Protein 20.16g 2.7g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 0.2g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 25.61g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 115kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 17.16g Pistachio
Fiber 10.6g 1.5g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 18mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 1.69mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 10mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 140mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 1806mg Heart of palm
Sodium 1mg 14mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 3.73mg Heart of palm
Copper 1.3mg 0.644mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 0.7µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 68IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 3µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.5mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 8mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.05mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.18mg Heart of palm
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.9mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.81mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 24µg Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 0.046g Heart of palm
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 0.005g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.089g 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 Heart of palm
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
26%
Heart of palm
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
62%
Heart of palm

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 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 Saturated Fat?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.861g)
Which food is cheaper?
Heart of palm
Heart of palm is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Heart of palm - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167714/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.