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Pistachio vs. Spelt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pistachio and Spelt

  • Pistachio has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, Vitamin E , Magnesium, and Vitamin B2 than Spelt.
  • Pistachio's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 125% more.
  • Pistachio contains 11 times more Vitamin E than Spelt. Pistachio contains 2.86mg of Vitamin E , while Spelt contains 0.26mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Spelt, cooked.

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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.
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Spelt
Contains more Calcium +950%
Contains more Iron +134.7%
Contains more Magnesium +146.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +226.7%
Contains more Potassium +616.8%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +76%
Contains more Copper +504.7%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Equal in Manganese - 1.091
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% 63% 35% 65% 13% 1% 35% 72% 143% 22%
Contains more Calcium +950%
Contains more Iron +134.7%
Contains more Magnesium +146.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +226.7%
Contains more Potassium +616.8%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Zinc +76%
Contains more Copper +504.7%
Contains more Selenium +75%
Equal in Manganese - 1.091

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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Spelt
Contains more Vitamin A +12800%
Contains more Vitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +744.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2025%
Contains more Folate +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.7%
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 1% 6% 0% 0% 26% 7% 49% 0% 19% 10% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +12800%
Contains more Vitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +744.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2025%
Contains more Folate +292.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +97.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +266.5%
Contains more Fats +5231.8%
Contains more Other +358.5%
Contains more Water +1423.1%
Equal in Carbs - 26.44
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
6% 26% 67%
Protein: 5.5 g
Fats: 0.85 g
Carbs: 26.44 g
Water: 66.56 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +266.5%
Contains more Fats +5231.8%
Contains more Other +358.5%
Contains more Water +1423.1%
Equal in Carbs - 26.44

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +1071.9%
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
100%
Starch: 19.57 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +1071.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Spelt Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 22.54g Spelt
Protein 20.16g 5.5g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 0.85g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 26.44g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 127kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g 19.57g Spelt
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g Spelt
Fiber 10.6g 3.9g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 10mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 1.67mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 49mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 150mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 143mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 5mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 1.25mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.215mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 1.091mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 4µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 4IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.26mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.103mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.03mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 2.57mg Spelt
Vitamin B5 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.08mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 13µg 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 Spelt
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Spelt
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
10%
Spelt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
45%
Spelt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spelt
Spelt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.907g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spelt
Spelt is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
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 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. Spelt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169746/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.