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Acorns vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Acorns and Pistachio different?

  • Acorns are higher in Folate, however, Pistachio is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Pistachio is 90% higher.
  • Acorns contain 2 times more Folate than Pistachio. While Acorns contain 87µg of Folate, Pistachio contains only 51µg.
  • Acorns have less Saturated Fat.

Nuts, acorns, raw 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.
Acorns
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 44% 12% 48% 30% 207% 14% 34% 0% 174% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +95.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +156.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +90.2%
Contains more IronIron +396.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +331.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +520.3%

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.
Acorns
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 2.3% 0% 0% 28% 27% 34% 43% 122% 0% 0% 65% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 19% 31% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +40.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +37.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +70.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1223.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +676.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +35.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +222%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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6% 24% 41% 28%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 23.86 g
Carbs: 40.75 g
Water: 27.9 g
Other: 1.34 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 CarbsCarbs +50%
Contains more WaterWater +538.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +227.8%
Contains more FatsFats +89.9%
Contains more OtherOther +122.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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14% 66% 20%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.102 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 15.109 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.596 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -47.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +53.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +212.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Acorns Pistachio Opinion
Calories 387kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Protein 6.15g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 23.86g 45.32g Pistachio
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Net carbs 40.75g 16.57g Acorns
Carbs 40.75g 27.17g Acorns
Magnesium 62mg 121mg Pistachio
Calcium 41mg 105mg Pistachio
Potassium 539mg 1025mg Pistachio
Iron 0.79mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g Acorns
Fiber 10.6g Pistachio
Copper 0.621mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Zinc 0.51mg 2.2mg Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Phosphorus 79mg 490mg Pistachio
Sodium 0mg 1mg Acorns
Vitamin A 39IU 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A 2µg 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.337mg 1.2mg Acorns
Selenium 7µg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.112mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.118mg 0.16mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.827mg 1.3mg Acorns
Vitamin B5 0.715mg 0.52mg Acorns
Vitamin B6 0.528mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 87µg 51µg Acorns
Saturated Fat 3.102g 5.907g Acorns
Monounsaturated Fat 15.109g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 4.596g 14.38g Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.074mg 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.236mg 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.285mg 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 0.489mg 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 0.384mg 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.103mg 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 0.269mg 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 0.345mg 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.17mg 0.512mg Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g 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
Acorns Pistachio
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
25%
Acorns
65%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Acorns
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

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 Sugar?
Acorns
Acorns is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Acorns
Acorns contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Acorns
Acorns is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.805g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Acorns
Acorns is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Acorns
Acorns is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Acorns - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170157/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.