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Beechnuts vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are beechnuts and pistachios different?

  • Beechnuts are richer in vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin C, while pistachios are higher in vitamin B6, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, magnesium, iron, and zinc.
  • Pistachios cover your daily need for vitamin B6, 78% more than beechnuts.
  • Beechnuts contain 3 times more vitamin C than pistachios. Beechnuts contain 15.5mg of vitamin C, while pistachios contain 5.6mg.

Nuts, beechnuts, dried 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 0% 0.3% 90% 92% 223% 9.8% 0% 5% 175% 0%
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 ManganeseManganese +11.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10400%
Contains more IronIron +59.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +94%
Contains more ZincZinc +511.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
~equal in Potassium ~1025mg

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 52% 0% 0% 0% 76% 86% 16% 56% 158% 0% 0% 85% 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 CVitamin C +176.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +121.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +148.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 50% 34% 7% 4%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 50 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 6.6 g
Other: 3.7 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 CarbsCarbs +23.3%
Contains more WaterWater +51%
Contains more OtherOther +24.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +225.2%
~equal in Fats ~45.32g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 46% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.719 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 21.892 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 20.089 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 more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~5.907g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~23.257g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Beechnuts Pistachio DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 0.684mg 1.7mg 78%
Phosphorus 0mg 490mg 70%
Copper 0.67mg 1.3mg 70%
Vitamin B1 0.304mg 0.87mg 47%
Fiber 10.6g 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 20.089g 14.38g 38%
Magnesium 0mg 121mg 29%
Protein 6.2g 20.16g 28%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 19%
Iron 2.46mg 3.92mg 18%
Zinc 0.36mg 2.2mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.371mg 0.16mg 16%
Folate 113µg 51µg 16%
Selenium 7µg 13%
Vitamin C 15.5mg 5.6mg 11%
Calcium 1mg 105mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.925mg 0.52mg 8%
Fats 50g 45.32g 7%
Manganese 1.341mg 1.2mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 21.892g 23.257g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 26µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.877mg 1.3mg 3%
Sodium 38mg 1mg 2%
Carbs 33.5g 27.17g 2%
Saturated fat 5.719g 5.907g 1%
Calories 576kcal 560kcal 1%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 33.5g 16.57g N/A
Potassium 1017mg 1025mg 0%
Sugar 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.221mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.245mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 0.367mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.367mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.146mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.262mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 0.346mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.172mg 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
Beechnuts 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
41%
Beechnuts
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
60%
Beechnuts
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Beechnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170161/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.