Avocado vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are avocadoes and pistachios different?
- Avocadoes are richer in vitamin B5, while pistachios are higher in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, iron, magnesium, and potassium.
- Pistachios cover your daily need for copper, 123% more than avocadoes.
- Avocadoes contain 3 times more vitamin B5 than pistachios. Avocadoes contain 1.389mg of vitamin B5, while pistachios contain 0.52mg.
- Avocadoes are lower in saturated fat.
- Avocadoes have a higher glycemic index (40) than pistachios (28).
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.
| 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.
| 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 | +271.4% |
| 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% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| 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
| 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
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +15.6% |
| Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +1418.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +11350% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +100% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 0.19mg | 1.3mg | 123% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.257mg | 1.7mg | 111% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 1.816g | 14.38g | 84% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.067mg | 0.87mg | 67% |
| Phosphorus | 52mg | 490mg | 63% |
| Fats | 14.66g | 45.32g | 47% |
| Manganese | 0.142mg | 1.2mg | 46% |
| Iron | 0.55mg | 3.92mg | 42% |
| Protein | 2g | 20.16g | 36% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 9.799g | 23.257g | 34% |
| Magnesium | 29mg | 121mg | 22% |
| Calories | 160kcal | 560kcal | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 21µg | 18% | |
| Saturated fat | 2.126g | 5.907g | 17% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.389mg | 0.52mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 6.7g | 10.6g | 16% |
| Potassium | 485mg | 1025mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 0.64mg | 2.2mg | 14% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 7µg | 12% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 105mg | 9% |
| Folate | 81µg | 51µg | 8% |
| Carbs | 8.53g | 27.17g | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 2.07mg | 2.86mg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 5.6mg | 5% |
| Choline | 14.2mg | 3% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.738mg | 1.3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.13mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 26µg | 2% |
| Starch | 0.11g | 1.67g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.83g | 16.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.66g | 7.66g | N/A |
| Sodium | 7mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.025mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.073mg | 0.684mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.084mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.143mg | 1.604mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.132mg | 1.138mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.038mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.097mg | 1.092mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.107mg | 1.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.049mg | 0.512mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.12g | 0.24g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.111g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.015g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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125%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Avocado is lower in Sugar (difference - 7g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Avocado is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.781g)
Which food is cheaper?
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.