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Khorasan wheat vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Khorasan wheat and Pistachio different?

  • Khorasan wheat is higher in Selenium, Manganese, and Vitamin B3, however, Pistachio is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Vitamin E .
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Khorasan wheat is 135% higher.
  • Khorasan wheat contains 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Pistachio. While Khorasan wheat contains 6.375mg of Vitamin B3, Pistachio contains only 1.3mg.
  • Khorasan wheat has less Saturated Fat.

Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw are the varieties used in this article.

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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 Zinc +67.3%
Contains more Manganese +127.9%
Contains more Selenium +1064.3%
Contains more Calcium +377.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%
Contains more Potassium +154.3%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Copper +156.9%
Equal in Iron - 3.92
Equal in Magnesium - 121
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 142% 93% 156% 36% 1% 101% 169% 357% 445%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains more Zinc +67.3%
Contains more Manganese +127.9%
Contains more Selenium +1064.3%
Contains more Calcium +377.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%
Contains more Potassium +154.3%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Copper +156.9%
Equal in Iron - 3.92
Equal in Magnesium - 121

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 B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +390.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +5060%
Contains more Vitamin E +368.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +556.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 142% 43% 120% 57% 60% 0% 0% 5%
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 B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +390.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +5060%
Contains more Vitamin E +368.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +556.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +159.8%
Contains more Water +153.3%
Contains more Protein +38.7%
Contains more Fats +2027.7%
Contains more Other +77.4%
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 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 +159.8%
Contains more Water +153.3%
Contains more Protein +38.7%
Contains more Fats +2027.7%
Contains more Other +77.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10818.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2215.6%
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.621 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10818.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2215.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +3038.3%
Contains more Glucose +93.8%
Contains more Maltose +3758.8%
Contains more Sucrose +1149.1%
Contains more Fructose +118.2%
87% 11%
Starch: 52.41 g
Sucrose: 0.55 g
Glucose: 0.62 g
Fructose: 0.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 6.56 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 +3038.3%
Contains more Glucose +93.8%
Contains more Maltose +3758.8%
Contains more Sucrose +1149.1%
Contains more Fructose +118.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Khorasan wheat Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 59.48g 16.57g Khorasan wheat
Protein 14.54g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 2.13g 45.32g Pistachio
Carbs 70.58g 27.17g Khorasan wheat
Calories 337kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Starch 52.41g 1.67g Khorasan wheat
Fructose 0.11g 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.84g 7.66g Pistachio
Fiber 11.1g 10.6g Khorasan wheat
Calcium 22mg 105mg Pistachio
Iron 3.77mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Magnesium 130mg 121mg Khorasan wheat
Phosphorus 364mg 490mg Pistachio
Potassium 403mg 1025mg Pistachio
Sodium 5mg 1mg Pistachio
Zinc 3.68mg 2.2mg Khorasan wheat
Copper 0.506mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Manganese 2.735mg 1.2mg Khorasan wheat
Selenium 81.5µg 7µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 10IU 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 0.61mg 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.566mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.184mg 0.16mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B3 6.375mg 1.3mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B5 0.949mg 0.52mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B6 0.259mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg Pistachio
Vitamin K 1.8µg Khorasan wheat
Tryptophan 0.13mg 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.442mg 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.566mg 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.112mg 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 0.416mg 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.251mg 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 0.772mg 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 0.687mg 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.379mg 0.512mg Pistachio
Trans Fat 0.005g 0g Pistachio
Saturated Fat 0.196g 5.907g Khorasan wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 0.213g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.621g 14.38g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g Khorasan wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Khorasan wheat 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
36%
Khorasan wheat
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
150%
Khorasan wheat
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
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 - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.711g)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/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.