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American cheese vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between American cheese and pistachios

  • American cheese has more calcium and vitamin B12; however, pistachios have more copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, manganese, fiber, and iron.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for pistachios is 139% higher.
  • Pistachios are 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
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 +895.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +30.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +188.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +365.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +676.5%
Contains more IronIron +522.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +2726.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +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.
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% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
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% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +861.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +46.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +257.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5700%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1610.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +29%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3048.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +537.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 WaterWater +806.4%
Contains more OtherOther +127.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +11.2%
Contains more FatsFats +42.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +634.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 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 -67.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +182.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1018.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%

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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Copper 0.046mg 1.3mg 139%
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 1.7mg 127%
Calcium 1045mg 105mg 94%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.286g 14.38g 87%
Sodium 1671mg 1mg 73%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.87mg 71%
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0µg 63%
Saturated fat 18.057g 5.907g 55%
Manganese 0.041mg 1.2mg 50%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Iron 0.63mg 3.92mg 41%
Monounsaturated fat 8.236g 23.257g 38%
Cholesterol 100mg 0mg 33%
Potassium 132mg 1025mg 26%
Vitamin A 250µg 26µg 25%
Selenium 20.2µg 7µg 24%
Magnesium 26mg 121mg 23%
Phosphorus 641mg 490mg 22%
Fats 31.79g 45.32g 21%
Vitamin E 0.8mg 2.86mg 14%
Folate 8µg 51µg 11%
Calories 371kcal 560kcal 9%
Vitamin B3 0.076mg 1.3mg 8%
Carbs 3.7g 27.17g 8%
Choline 36.2mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.234mg 0.16mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Protein 18.13g 20.16g 4%
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 23IU 0IU 3%
Zinc 2.49mg 2.2mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.6µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 0.52mg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 3.7g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 2.26g 7.66g N/A
Trans fat 1.144g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.232mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.772mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.938mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.716mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.516mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.475mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.939mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.187mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.546mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.012g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.006g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.021g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
American cheese 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
33%
American cheese
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
106%
American cheese
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 1670mg)
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.

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