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Pistachio vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pistachio and Maple syrup

  • Pistachio has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Iron, Fiber, and Potassium, however, Maple syrup has more Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Pistachio is 142% higher.
  • Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Syrups, maple.

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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 Iron +3463.6%
Contains more Magnesium +476.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +24400%
Contains more Potassium +383.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +49.7%
Contains more Copper +7122.2%
Contains more Selenium +1066.7%
Contains more Manganese +142.3%
Equal in Calcium - 102
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 31% 5% 15% 1% 19% 2% 41% 6% 380% 4%
Contains more Iron +3463.6%
Contains more Magnesium +476.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +24400%
Contains more Potassium +383.5%
Contains less Sodium -91.7%
Contains more Zinc +49.7%
Contains more Copper +7122.2%
Contains more Selenium +1066.7%
Contains more Manganese +142.3%
Equal in Calcium - 102

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1504.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +693.8%
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 294% 2% 3% 1% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1504.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84900%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +693.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +50300%
Contains more Fats +75433.3%
Contains more Other +534%
Contains more Carbs +146.7%
Contains more Water +641.2%
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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +50300%
Contains more Fats +75433.3%
Contains more Other +534%
Contains more Carbs +146.7%
Contains more Water +641.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +211327.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84488.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +211327.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +84488.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +748.9%
Contains more Glucose +400%
Contains more Fructose +116.7%
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
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +748.9%
Contains more Glucose +400%
Contains more Fructose +116.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Maple syrup Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 67.04g Maple syrup
Protein 20.16g 0.04g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 0.06g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 67.04g Maple syrup
Calories 560kcal 260kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g 0.52g Maple syrup
Sugar 7.66g 60.46g Pistachio
Fiber 10.6g 0g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 102mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 0.11mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 21mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 2mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 212mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 12mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 1.47mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.018mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 7µg 0.6µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 0IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.066mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.081mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.036mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.002mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 0µg 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 0.007g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 0.011g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.017g 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 Maple syrup
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%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.9g)
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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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