Chestnut vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between chestnut and pistachios
- Chestnut has more vitamin C; however, pistachios are richer in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, zinc, magnesium, and manganese.
- Pistachios' daily need coverage for vitamin B6 is 113% more.
- Chestnut contains 5 times more vitamin C than pistachios. Chestnut contains 26.7mg of vitamin C, while pistachios contain 5.6mg.
- Chestnut contains less saturated fat.
- Chestnut has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of chestnut is 54, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +124.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +175.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +780% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +394.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +376.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2500% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +487.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +64.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +629.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +34.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1459.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +908% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3184.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +319.7% |
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Carbs
~27.17g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4785.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2538.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.233mg | 1.7mg | 113% |
| Copper | 0.472mg | 1.3mg | 92% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.545g | 14.38g | 92% |
| Fats | 1.38g | 45.32g | 68% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.148mg | 0.87mg | 60% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.476g | 23.257g | 57% |
| Phosphorus | 99mg | 490mg | 56% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 42% | |
| Protein | 2g | 20.16g | 36% |
| Iron | 1.73mg | 3.92mg | 27% |
| Saturated fat | 0.26g | 5.907g | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 26.7mg | 5.6mg | 23% |
| Calories | 131kcal | 560kcal | 21% |
| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 19% | |
| Zinc | 0.25mg | 2.2mg | 18% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 121mg | 16% |
| Manganese | 0.854mg | 1.2mg | 15% |
| Selenium | 7µg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 715mg | 1025mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 105mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.104mg | 0.16mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.731mg | 1.3mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.316mg | 0.52mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Folate | 38µg | 51µg | 3% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 27mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 27.76g | 16.57g | N/A |
| Carbs | 27.76g | 27.17g | 0% |
| Sugar | 7.66g | N/A | |
| Tryptophan | 0.022mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.071mg | 0.684mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.079mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.118mg | 1.604mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.118mg | 1.138mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.047mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.084mg | 1.092mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.112mg | 1.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.055mg | 0.512mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | N/A |
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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
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63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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125%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.647g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)