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Almond paste vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Almond paste and Pistachio

  • Almond paste has more Vitamin E, and Vitamin B2, however, Pistachio is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, and Potassium.
  • Pistachio's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 128% more.
  • Almond paste contains 5 times more Vitamin E than Pistachio. Almond paste contains 13.54mg of Vitamin E, while Pistachio contains 2.86mg.
  • Almond paste contains less Saturated Fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, almond paste 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 93% 52% 28% 60% 151% 40% 111% 1.2% 112% 23%
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 more CalciumCalcium +63.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +226.4%
Contains more IronIron +145%
Contains more CopperCopper +186.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +48.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +89.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +40.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%
~equal in Magnesium ~121mg

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.
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 0.33% 0% 271% 0% 21% 96% 27% 6.8% 8.3% 0% 0% 55% 16%
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 EVitamin E +373.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +158.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +43.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +961%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +360.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4622.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.3mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 28% 48% 14%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 27.74 g
Carbs: 47.81 g
Water: 14.08 g
Other: 1.37 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 +76%
Contains more WaterWater +222.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +124%
Contains more FatsFats +63.4%
Contains more OtherOther +117.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 68% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.629 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.821 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 -55.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +29.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +147%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Almond paste Pistachio Opinion
Calories 458kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Protein 9g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 27.74g 45.32g Pistachio
Vitamin C 0.1mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Net carbs 43.01g 16.57g Almond paste
Carbs 47.81g 27.17g Almond paste
Magnesium 130mg 121mg Almond paste
Calcium 172mg 105mg Almond paste
Potassium 314mg 1025mg Pistachio
Iron 1.6mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Sugar 36.25g 7.66g Pistachio
Fiber 4.8g 10.6g Pistachio
Copper 0.454mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Zinc 1.48mg 2.2mg Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Phosphorus 258mg 490mg Pistachio
Sodium 9mg 1mg Pistachio
Vitamin A 0IU 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A 0µg 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 13.54mg 2.86mg Almond paste
Manganese 0.856mg 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 4.2µg 7µg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.082mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.414mg 0.16mg Almond paste
Vitamin B3 1.422mg 1.3mg Almond paste
Vitamin B5 0.113mg 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 73µg 51µg Almond paste
Choline 28.5mg Almond paste
Saturated Fat 2.629g 5.907g Almond paste
Monounsaturated Fat 18.012g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 5.821g 14.38g 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
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
Almond paste 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
38%
Almond paste
65%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Almond paste
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond paste
Almond paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond paste
Almond paste 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 vitamins?
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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. Almond paste - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170160/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.