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Pistachio vs. Wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pistachio and Wheat

  • Pistachio has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Potassium, Fiber, and Vitamin E , however, Wheat is richer in Selenium.
  • Pistachio covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 125% more than Wheat.
  • Wheat has 77 times less Saturated Fat than Pistachio. Pistachio has 5.907g of Saturated Fat, while Wheat has 0.077g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, 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.
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +122.7%
Contains more Magnesium +152.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +525%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +19.6%
Contains more Copper +528%
Contains more Manganese +16.5%
Contains more Selenium +355.7%
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% 66% 35% 63% 15% 2% 51% 69% 135% 174%
Contains more Calcium +1066.7%
Contains more Iron +122.7%
Contains more Magnesium +152.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +233.3%
Contains more Potassium +525%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +19.6%
Contains more Copper +528%
Contains more Manganese +16.5%
Contains more Selenium +355.7%

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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Wheat
Contains more Vitamin A +12800%
Contains more Vitamin E +1091.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +815.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2328.6%
Contains more Folate +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.3%
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% 5% 0% 0% 24% 7% 44% 0% 17% 9% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +12800%
Contains more Vitamin E +1091.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +815.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2328.6%
Contains more Folate +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +77.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +253.1%
Contains more Fats +5360.2%
Contains more Other +338.2%
Contains more Water +1391.5%
Equal in Carbs - 27.6
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% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more Protein +253.1%
Contains more Fats +5360.2%
Contains more Other +338.2%
Contains more Water +1391.5%
Equal in Carbs - 27.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27586.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5817.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.243 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +27586.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5817.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pistachio Wheat
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 Wheat Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 23.3g Wheat
Protein 20.16g 5.71g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 0.83g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 27.6g Wheat
Calories 560kcal 132kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 3.07g Wheat
Fiber 10.6g 4.3g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 9mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 1.76mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 48mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 147mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 164mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 8mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 1.84mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.207mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 1.03mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 31.9µg Wheat
Vitamin A 516IU 4IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.24mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.095mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.03mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 2.305mg Wheat
Vitamin B5 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.07mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 11µg Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.051mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.172mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.22mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 0.432mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.161mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.097mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.3mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.267mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.147mg Pistachio
Trans Fat 0g 0.002g Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 0.077g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 0.084g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.243g 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 Wheat
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
9%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
61%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.59g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.83g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/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.