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Pistachio vs. Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pistachio and Liver

  • Pistachio has more Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, Liver is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Vitamin B5.
  • Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 778% more.
  • Pistachio contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Liver. Pistachio contains 0.87mg of Vitamin B1, while Liver contains 0.258mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised.

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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 +950%
Contains more Magnesium +764.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.3%
Contains more Potassium +583.3%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Copper +105%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Iron +357.1%
Contains more Zinc +205.5%
Contains more Selenium +864.3%
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 3% 673% 10% 104% 14% 7% 184% 212% 40% 369%
Contains more Calcium +950%
Contains more Magnesium +764.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +103.3%
Contains more Potassium +583.3%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Copper +105%
Contains more Manganese +300%
Contains more Iron +357.1%
Contains more Zinc +205.5%
Contains more Selenium +864.3%

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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Liver
Contains more Vitamin B1 +237.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +3387.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +321.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +548.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +818.1%
Contains more Folate +219.6%
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 1080% 0% 0% 79% 65% 507% 159% 287% 132% 123% 2334% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +237.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +198.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +3387.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +321.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1272.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +548.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +818.1%
Contains more Folate +219.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +930%
Contains more Carbs +622.6%
Contains more Other +98.7%
Contains more Protein +29.1%
Contains more Water +1371.9%
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
26% 4% 4% 64%
Protein: 26.02 g
Fats: 4.4 g
Carbs: 3.76 g
Water: 64.32 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more Fats +930%
Contains more Carbs +622.6%
Contains more Other +98.7%
Contains more Protein +29.1%
Contains more Water +1371.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3591.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1269.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
46% 20% 34%
Saturated Fat: 1.41 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.63 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3591.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1269.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Liver Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 3.76g Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 26.02g Liver
Fats 45.32g 4.4g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 3.76g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 165kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g Liver
Fiber 10.6g 0g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 10mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 17.92mg Liver
Magnesium 121mg 14mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 241mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 150mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 49mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 6.72mg Liver
Copper 1.3mg 0.634mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.3mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 67.5µg Liver
Vitamin A 516IU 17997IU Liver
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 5405µg Liver
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 23.6mg Liver
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.258mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 2.196mg Liver
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 8.435mg Liver
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 4.774mg Liver
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.57mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 163µg Liver
Vitamin B12 0µg 18.67µg Liver
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.366mg Liver
Threonine 0.684mg 1.107mg Liver
Isoleucine 0.917mg 1.32mg Liver
Leucine 1.604mg 2.319mg Liver
Lysine 1.138mg 2.007mg Liver
Methionine 0.36mg 0.645mg Liver
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 1.274mg Liver
Valine 1.249mg 1.607mg Liver
Histidine 0.512mg 0.708mg Liver
Cholesterol 0mg 355mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 1.41g Liver
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.03g Liver
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.04g Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 0.63g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 1.05g 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 Liver
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
397%
Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
161%
Liver

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 355mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Liver
Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Liver
Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.497g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Liver
Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Liver
Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167863/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.