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Cheese vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Cheese and Pistachio

  • Cheese has more Calcium, Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Pistachio is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Iron, and Fiber.
  • Pistachio covers your daily Copper needs 141% more than Cheese.
  • Pistachio contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, cheddar 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.
Cheese
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 213% 6.7% 5.3% 10% 99% 195% 85% 3.5% 155%
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 CalciumCalcium +576.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +65.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +307.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +348.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1248.7%
Contains more IronIron +2700%
Contains more CopperCopper +4233.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4344.4%
~equal in Phosphorus ~490mg

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.
Cheese
6
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 0% 75% 14% 18% 7.3% 99% 1.1% 25% 15% 138% 6% 20% 9%
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% 31% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +140.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +167.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +302.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2103.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2475.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +88.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
3
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 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 ProteinProtein +13.4%
Contains more WaterWater +747.1%
Contains more OtherOther +24.5%
Contains more FatsFats +36.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +779.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
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64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.421 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 -68.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +151.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +912%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheese
2
54% 25% 21%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0.26 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0.12 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.1 g
18% 74% 3% 3% 2%
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 LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +23.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheese Pistachio Opinion
Calories 404kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Protein 22.87g 20.16g Cheese
Fats 33.31g 45.32g Pistachio
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Net carbs 3.09g 16.57g Pistachio
Carbs 3.09g 27.17g Pistachio
Cholesterol 99mg 0mg Pistachio
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 121mg Pistachio
Calcium 710mg 105mg Cheese
Potassium 76mg 1025mg Pistachio
Iron 0.14mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Sugar 0.48g 7.66g Cheese
Fiber 0g 10.6g Pistachio
Copper 0.03mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Zinc 3.64mg 2.2mg Cheese
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Phosphorus 455mg 490mg Pistachio
Sodium 653mg 1mg Pistachio
Vitamin A 1242IU 516IU Cheese
Vitamin A 330µg 26µg Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheese
Manganese 0.027mg 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 28.5µg 7µg Cheese
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.16mg Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.41mg 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0µg Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg Cheese
Folate 27µg 51µg Pistachio
Trans Fat 0.917g 0g Pistachio
Choline 16.5mg Cheese
Saturated Fat 18.867g 5.907g Pistachio
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 14.38g Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.547mg 0.251mg Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg 0.684mg Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg 0.917mg Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg 1.604mg Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.547mg 0.36mg Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 1.404mg 1.249mg Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg 0.512mg Cheese
Fructose 0g 0.24g Pistachio
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g 0g Cheese
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
Cheese 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
33%
Cheese
65%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheese
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 99mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 652mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.96g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.18g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheese
Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheese
Cheese is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/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.

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