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American cheese vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between American cheese and Pistachio

  • American cheese has more Calcium, and Vitamin B12, however, Pistachio has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Pistachio is 139% higher.
  • Pistachio is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D 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.
American cheese
American cheese
4
:
6
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains more Calcium +895.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.8%
Contains more Zinc +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +188.6%
Contains more Iron +522.2%
Contains more Magnesium +365.4%
Contains more Potassium +676.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +2726.1%
Contains more Manganese +2826.8%
American cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 314% 24% 19% 275% 12% 218% 68% 16% 6% 111%
Pistachio
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains more Calcium +895.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.8%
Contains more Zinc +13.2%
Contains more Selenium +188.6%
Contains more Iron +522.2%
Contains more Magnesium +365.4%
Contains more Potassium +676.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Copper +2726.1%
Contains more Manganese +2826.8%

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.
American cheese
American cheese
5
:
7
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains more Vitamin A +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1610.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3048.1%
Contains more Folate +537.5%
American cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 57% 16% 18% 0% 4% 54% 2% 25% 13% 6% 188% 7%
Pistachio
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 A +83.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1610.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3048.1%
Contains more Folate +537.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
3
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains more Water +806.4%
Contains more Other +127.2%
Contains more Protein +11.2%
Contains more Fats +42.6%
Contains more Carbs +634.3%
American cheese
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Pistachio
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 Water +806.4%
Contains more Other +127.2%
Contains more Protein +11.2%
Contains more Fats +42.6%
Contains more Carbs +634.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
0
:
3
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +182.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1018.2%
American cheese
65% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.057 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.286 g
Pistachio
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +182.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1018.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
American cheese
American cheese
2
:
5
Pistachio
Pistachio
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
American cheese
95% 5%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.15 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.11 g
Pistachio
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 Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient American cheese Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 3.7g 16.57g Pistachio
Protein 18.13g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 31.79g 45.32g Pistachio
Carbs 3.7g 27.17g Pistachio
Calories 371kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0g 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 2.26g 7.66g American cheese
Fiber 0g 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 1045mg 105mg American cheese
Iron 0.63mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Magnesium 26mg 121mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 641mg 490mg American cheese
Potassium 132mg 1025mg Pistachio
Sodium 1671mg 1mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.49mg 2.2mg American cheese
Copper 0.046mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Manganese 0.041mg 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 20.2µg 7µg American cheese
Vitamin A 945IU 516IU American cheese
Vitamin A RAE 250µg 26µg American cheese
Vitamin E 0.8mg 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU American cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.16mg American cheese
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 8µg 51µg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg American cheese
Vitamin K 2.6µg American cheese
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.772mg 0.684mg American cheese
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.917mg American cheese
Leucine 1.716mg 1.604mg American cheese
Lysine 1.516mg 1.138mg American cheese
Methionine 0.475mg 0.36mg American cheese
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 1.187mg 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.546mg 0.512mg American cheese
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg Pistachio
Trans Fat 1.144g 0g Pistachio
Saturated Fat 18.057g 5.907g Pistachio
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g American cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g American cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 8.236g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 14.38g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g American cheese
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g 14.091g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g American cheese
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g American cheese
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g American cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
American cheese 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
32%
American cheese
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 1670mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.15g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
American cheese
American cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
American cheese
American cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.
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. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/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.