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Babassu oil vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Babassu oil and Pistachio

  • Babassu oil has more Vitamin E , however, Pistachio is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, Magnesium, and Zinc.
  • Babassu oil covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 376% more than Pistachio.
  • Pistachio contains 7 times less Vitamin E than Babassu oil. Babassu oil contains 19.1mg of Vitamin E , while Pistachio contains 2.86mg.
  • Pistachio has less Saturated Fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Oil, babassu 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.
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +567.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 382% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 E +567.8%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +120.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 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 Fats +120.7%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +798.8%
86% 12% 2%
Saturated Fat: 81.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.6 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +798.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Babassu oil Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 0g 16.57g Pistachio
Protein 0g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 100g 45.32g Babassu oil
Carbs 0g 27.17g Pistachio
Calories 884kcal 560kcal Babassu oil
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 0g 7.66g Babassu oil
Fiber 0g 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 0mg 105mg Pistachio
Iron 0mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Magnesium 0mg 121mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 0mg 490mg Pistachio
Potassium 0mg 1025mg Pistachio
Sodium 0mg 1mg Babassu oil
Zinc 0mg 2.2mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 0µg 7µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 0IU 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 19.1mg 2.86mg Babassu oil
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.16mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 0mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 0mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 0µg 51µg Pistachio
Tryptophan 0mg 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0mg 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0mg 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 0mg 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 0mg 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0mg 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 0mg 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 0mg 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0mg 0.512mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 81.2g 5.907g Pistachio
Monounsaturated Fat 11.4g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 1.6g 14.38g 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
Babassu oil 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%
Babassu oil
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
0%
Babassu oil
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 75.293g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Babassu oil
Babassu oil is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Babassu oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171428/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.