Cereal vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Cereal and Pistachio different?

Cereal is higher in Vitamin B1, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A RAE, and Zinc, however, Pistachio is richer in Copper, Phosphorus, and Fiber.
Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Cereal is 452% higher.
Cereal contains 31 times more Vitamin A RAE than Pistachio. While Cereal contains 814µg of Vitamin A RAE, Pistachio contains only 26µg.

Cereals ready-to-eat, USDA Commodity Corn and Rice (includes all commodity brands) and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw are the varieties 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.

Cereal

Pistachio

Contains more Iron +768.9%

Contains more Zinc +245.5%

Contains more Calcium +950%

Contains more Magnesium +536.8%

Contains more Phosphorus +536.4%

Contains more Potassium +876.2%

Contains less Sodium -99.9%

Contains more Copper +848.9%

Contains more Manganese +51.9%

Contains more Selenium +11.1%

Cereal

Pistachio

Contains more Iron +768.9%

Contains more Zinc +245.5%

Contains more Calcium +950%

Contains more Magnesium +536.8%

Contains more Phosphorus +536.4%

Contains more Potassium +876.2%

Contains less Sodium -99.9%

Contains more Copper +848.9%

Contains more Manganese +51.9%

Contains more Selenium +11.1%

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.

Cereal

Pistachio

Contains more Vitamin A +441.1%

Contains more Vitamin C +587.5%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +622.8%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +2318.8%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +2178.5%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.1%

Contains more Vitamin E +3475%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.1%

Cereal

Pistachio

Contains more Vitamin A +441.1%

Contains more Vitamin C +587.5%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +622.8%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +2318.8%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +2178.5%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +252.1%

Contains more Vitamin E +3475%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +130.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Cereal

Pistachio

Contains more Carbs +219.7%

Contains more Protein +232.7%

Contains more Fats +4096.3%

Contains more Water +15.6%

Contains more Other +33.6%

Cereal

Protein: 6.06 g

Fats: 1.08 g

Carbs: 86.85 g

Water: 3.78 g

Other: 2.23 g

Pistachio

Protein: 20.16 g

Fats: 45.32 g

Carbs: 27.17 g

Water: 4.37 g

Other: 2.98 g

Contains more Carbs +219.7%

Contains more Protein +232.7%

Contains more Fats +4096.3%

Contains more Water +15.6%

Contains more Other +33.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Cereal

Pistachio

Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11300.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3962.1%

Cereal

Saturated Fat: 0.26 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 0.204 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 0.354 g

Pistachio

Saturated Fat: 5.907 g

Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g

Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g

Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%

Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11300.5%

Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3962.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Cereal

Pistachio

Contains more Sucrose +41.8%

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Glucose +18.5%

Contains more Maltose +88.9%

Equal in Fructose - 0.24

Cereal

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 9.74 g

Glucose: 0.27 g

Fructose: 0.26 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0.09 g

Galactose: 0 g

Pistachio

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 Sucrose +41.8%

Contains more Starch +∞%

Contains more Glucose +18.5%

Contains more Maltose +88.9%

Equal in Fructose - 0.24

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in minerals
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in price
Rich in vitamins	Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	85.45g	16.57g
Protein	6.06g	20.16g
Fats	1.08g	45.32g
Carbs	86.85g	27.17g
Calories	378kcal	560kcal
Starch		1.67g
Fructose	0.26g	0.24g
Sugar	10.35g	7.66g
Fiber	1.4g	10.6g
Calcium	10mg	105mg
Iron	34.06mg	3.92mg
Magnesium	19mg	121mg
Phosphorus	77mg	490mg
Potassium	105mg	1025mg
Sodium	795mg	1mg
Zinc	7.6mg	2.2mg
Copper	0.137mg	1.3mg
Manganese	0.79mg	1.2mg
Selenium	6.3µg	7µg
Vitamin A	2792IU	516IU
Vitamin A RAE	814µg	26µg
Vitamin E	0.08mg	2.86mg
Vitamin C	38.5mg	5.6mg
Vitamin B1	6.288mg	0.87mg
Vitamin B2	3.87mg	0.16mg
Vitamin B3	29.62mg	1.3mg
Vitamin B5	0.226mg	0.52mg
Vitamin B6	5.986mg	1.7mg
Folate		51µg
Tryptophan	0.066mg	0.251mg
Threonine	0.241mg	0.684mg
Isoleucine	0.26mg	0.917mg
Leucine	0.767mg	1.604mg
Lysine	0.113mg	1.138mg
Methionine	0.13mg	0.36mg
Phenylalanine	0.365mg	1.092mg
Valine	0.344mg	1.249mg
Histidine	0.162mg	0.512mg
Saturated Fat	0.26g	5.907g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.204g	23.257g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.354g	14.38g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid		14.091g

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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

393%

71%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

183%

125%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.69g)

Which food contains less Sodium?

Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 794mg)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Cereal is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Cereal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.647g)

Which food is cheaper?

Cereal is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

Which food is richer in vitamins?

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Cereal vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

How are Cereal and Pistachio different?

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Fat Type Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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Comparison summary

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