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Avocado vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Avocado and Pistachio different?

  • Avocado is richer in Vitamin B5, while Pistachio is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Pistachio covers your daily need of Copper 123% more than Avocado.
  • Avocado contains 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Pistachio. Avocado contains 1.389mg of Vitamin B5, while Pistachio contains 0.52mg.
  • Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat.

Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 3.6% 43% 21% 63% 17% 22% 0.91% 19% 2.2%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +317.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +775%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +111.3%
Contains more IronIron +612.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +584.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +243.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +842.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +745.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1650%

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 33% 8.8% 41% 0% 17% 30% 33% 83% 59% 0% 53% 61% 7.7%
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 CVitamin C +78.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +167.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +58.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +253.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +38.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1198.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +561.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
2% 15% 9% 73%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 14.66 g
Carbs: 8.53 g
Water: 73.23 g
Other: 1.58 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 +1575.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +908%
Contains more FatsFats +209.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +218.5%
Contains more OtherOther +88.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
15% 71% 13%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.126 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.799 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.816 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 -64%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +137.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +691.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 8% 49% 16% 13%
Starch: 0.11 g
Sucrose: 0.06 g
Glucose: 0.37 g
Fructose: 0.12 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 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 GlucoseGlucose +15.6%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +1418.2%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +11350%
Contains more FructoseFructose +100%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Avocado Pistachio Opinion
Calories 160kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Protein 2g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 14.66g 45.32g Pistachio
Vitamin C 10mg 5.6mg Avocado
Net carbs 1.83g 16.57g Pistachio
Carbs 8.53g 27.17g Pistachio
Magnesium 29mg 121mg Pistachio
Calcium 12mg 105mg Pistachio
Potassium 485mg 1025mg Pistachio
Iron 0.55mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Sugar 0.66g 7.66g Avocado
Fiber 6.7g 10.6g Pistachio
Copper 0.19mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Zinc 0.64mg 2.2mg Pistachio
Starch 0.11g 1.67g Pistachio
Phosphorus 52mg 490mg Pistachio
Sodium 7mg 1mg Pistachio
Vitamin A 146IU 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A 7µg 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.07mg 2.86mg Pistachio
Manganese 0.142mg 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 0.4µg 7µg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.067mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.13mg 0.16mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.738mg 1.3mg Avocado
Vitamin B5 1.389mg 0.52mg Avocado
Vitamin B6 0.257mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Vitamin K 21µg Avocado
Folate 81µg 51µg Avocado
Choline 14.2mg Avocado
Saturated Fat 2.126g 5.907g Avocado
Monounsaturated Fat 9.799g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 1.816g 14.38g Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.025mg 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.073mg 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.084mg 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 0.143mg 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 0.132mg 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.038mg 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 0.097mg 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 0.107mg 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.049mg 0.512mg Pistachio
Fructose 0.12g 0.24g Pistachio
Omega-3 - ALA 0.111g Avocado
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Avocado
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
Avocado 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%
Avocado
65%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Avocado
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Avocado
Avocado is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.781g)
Which food is cheaper?
Avocado
Avocado is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Avocado - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171705/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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