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Cheeseburger vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between cheeseburgers and pistachios

  • Cheeseburgers have more vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and selenium; however, pistachios are richer in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, fiber, and potassium.
  • Pistachios cover your daily copper needs 132% more than cheeseburgers.
  • Cheeseburgers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of cheeseburgers is 66, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain 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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
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 +13.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +13.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +180%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +365.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +423%
Contains more IronIron +44.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1071.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +204.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +279.7%

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 0% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
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 AVitamin A +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +301.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +450%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +196.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +645.6%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.52mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 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 +784%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22.1%
Contains more FatsFats +207.9%
Contains more OtherOther +41.2%
~equal in Carbs ~27.17g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 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 Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +329.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +767.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~5.907g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
80% 7% 8% 3% 2%
Starch: 19.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.76 g
Fructose: 1.94 g
Lactose: 0.72 g
Maltose: 0.46 g
Galactose: 0 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 StarchStarch +1089.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +450%
Contains more FructoseFructose +708.3%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +170.6%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheeseburger Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.111mg 1.3mg 132%
Vitamin B6 0.228mg 1.7mg 113%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.658g 14.38g 85%
Vitamin B1 0.293mg 0.87mg 48%
Fats 14.72g 45.32g 47%
Phosphorus 161mg 490mg 47%
Monounsaturated fat 5.413g 23.257g 45%
Manganese 0.316mg 1.2mg 38%
Fiber 2g 10.6g 34%
Vitamin B12 0.76µg 0µg 32%
Vitamin B3 5.217mg 1.3mg 24%
Potassium 196mg 1025mg 24%
Magnesium 26mg 121mg 23%
Selenium 19.6µg 7µg 23%
Sodium 515mg 1mg 22%
Vitamin E 0.52mg 2.86mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.16mg 16%
Iron 2.71mg 3.92mg 15%
Cholesterol 43mg 0mg 14%
Calories 308kcal 560kcal 13%
Starch 19.87g 1.67g 7%
Protein 16.51g 20.16g 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Folate 70µg 51µg 5%
Choline 28.9mg 5%
Vitamin K 4.2µg 4%
Vitamin A 50µg 26µg 3%
Saturated fat 6.473g 5.907g 3%
Zinc 2.49mg 2.2mg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 0.24g 2%
Vitamin B5 0.545mg 0.52mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Calcium 119mg 105mg 1%
Net carbs 26.03g 16.57g N/A
Carbs 28.03g 27.17g 0%
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 7.66g N/A
Trans fat 0.57g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.155mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.571mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.755mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.316mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.784mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.377mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.755mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 0.881mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.445mg 0.512mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.01g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheeseburger 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
42%
Cheeseburger
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cheeseburger
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 514mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.566g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.78g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/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.