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Sugar substitute vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sugar substitute and Pistachio

  • Sugar substitute has more Calcium, however, Pistachio is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Pistachio covers your daily Copper needs 144% more than Sugar substitute.
  • Pistachio has 8 times less Calcium than Sugar substitute. Sugar substitute has 879mg of Calcium, while Pistachio has 105mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown and Nuts, pistachio nuts, 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 +737.1%
Contains more Iron +2350%
Contains more Magnesium +1916.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +6025%
Contains more Potassium +2528.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +5400%
Contains more Copper +18471.4%
Contains more Manganese +5354.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains more Calcium +737.1%
Contains more Iron +2350%
Contains more Magnesium +1916.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +6025%
Contains more Potassium +2528.2%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +5400%
Contains more Copper +18471.4%
Contains more Manganese +5354.5%

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 B1 +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11233.3%
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% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 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 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11233.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +212%
Contains more Water +109.2%
Contains more Other +35.2%
Contains more Protein +878.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
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
Contains more Carbs +212%
Contains more Water +109.2%
Contains more Other +35.2%
Contains more Protein +878.6%
Contains more Fats +∞%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +110.8%
Contains more Glucose +240.6%
Contains more Maltose +1629.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
47% 14% 39%
Starch: 3.52 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.09 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.94 g
Galactose: 0 g
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
Contains more Starch +110.8%
Contains more Glucose +240.6%
Contains more Maltose +1629.4%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sugar substitute Pistachio
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sugar substitute Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 84.17g 16.57g Sugar substitute
Protein 2.06g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 0g 45.32g Pistachio
Carbs 84.77g 27.17g Sugar substitute
Calories 347kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Starch 3.52g 1.67g Sugar substitute
Fructose 0g 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 4.03g 7.66g Sugar substitute
Fiber 0.6g 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 879mg 105mg Sugar substitute
Iron 0.16mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Magnesium 6mg 121mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 8mg 490mg Pistachio
Potassium 39mg 1025mg Pistachio
Sodium 572mg 1mg Pistachio
Zinc 0.04mg 2.2mg Pistachio
Copper 0.007mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Manganese 0.022mg 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.015mg 0.16mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.3mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.08mg 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 0.015mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 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 Sugar substitute
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
Sugar substitute Pistachio
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
1%
Sugar substitute
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Sugar substitute
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.63g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.907g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
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

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/nutrients
  2. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.