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Broad bean raw vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between broad bean raw and pistachios

  • Broad bean raw has more folate; however, pistachios have more vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, manganese, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for pistachios is 123% higher.
  • Pistachios have 3 times less folate than broad bean raw. Broad bean raw has 148µg of folate, while pistachios have 51µg.
  • Broad bean raw is lower in saturated fat.
  • Broad bean raw has a higher glycemic index than pistachios.

Food types used in this article are Beans, fava, in pod, raw 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 24% 11% 29% 58% 134% 27% 55% 3.3% 86% 4.4%
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 +266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +183.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +208.7%
Contains more IronIron +152.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +223.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +120%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +279.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +775%

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 12% 5.7% 23% 0% 33% 67% 42% 14% 24% 0% 102% 111% 0%
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 B2Vitamin B2 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +190.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +554.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1534.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.92 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 17.63 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.12 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 +1561.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +154.5%
Contains more FatsFats +6108.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.1%
Contains more OtherOther +166.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.118 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.342 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 -98%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22262.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4104.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Broad bean raw Pistachio
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals 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 Broad bean raw Pistachio DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.104mg 1.7mg 123%
Copper 0.402mg 1.3mg 100%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.342g 14.38g 94%
Fats 0.73g 45.32g 69%
Vitamin B1 0.133mg 0.87mg 61%
Monounsaturated fat 0.104g 23.257g 58%
Phosphorus 129mg 490mg 52%
Vitamin K 40.9µg 34%
Iron 1.55mg 3.92mg 30%
Saturated fat 0.118g 5.907g 26%
Folate 148µg 51µg 24%
Protein 7.92g 20.16g 24%
Calories 88kcal 560kcal 24%
Manganese 0.661mg 1.2mg 23%
Magnesium 33mg 121mg 21%
Potassium 332mg 1025mg 20%
Fiber 7.5g 10.6g 12%
Selenium 0.8µg 7µg 11%
Zinc 1mg 2.2mg 11%
Vitamin E 1.16mg 2.86mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.29mg 0.16mg 10%
Calcium 37mg 105mg 7%
Vitamin B3 2.249mg 1.3mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.225mg 0.52mg 6%
Carbs 17.63g 27.17g 3%
Vitamin C 3.7mg 5.6mg 2%
Sodium 25mg 1mg 1%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Vitamin A 17µg 26µg 1%
Net carbs 10.13g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 9.21g 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Broad bean raw Pistachio
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Broad bean raw
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Broad bean raw
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.789g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Broad bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168574/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.