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Chinese broccoli vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chinese broccoli and Pistachio

  • Chinese broccoli has more Vitamin C, however, Pistachio is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, and Magnesium.
  • Pistachio covers your daily Copper needs 138% more than Chinese broccoli.
  • Pistachio has 5 times less Vitamin C than Chinese broccoli. Chinese broccoli has 28.2mg of Vitamin C, while Pistachio has 5.6mg.
  • Chinese broccoli contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Broccoli, chinese, cooked 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 Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +572.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1095.1%
Contains more Potassium +292.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +464.1%
Contains more Copper +2031.1%
Contains more Manganese +354.5%
Contains more Selenium +438.5%
Equal in Calcium - 105
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 22% 13% 18% 24% 1% 11% 21% 35% 8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains more Iron +600%
Contains more Magnesium +572.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +1095.1%
Contains more Potassium +292.7%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +464.1%
Contains more Copper +2031.1%
Contains more Manganese +354.5%
Contains more Selenium +438.5%
Equal in Calcium - 105

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +217.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +403.6%
Contains more Folate +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +495.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +815.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +227%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2328.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.16
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 99% 10% 0% 94% 24% 34% 9% 10% 17% 75% 0% 212%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +217.4%
Contains more Vitamin C +403.6%
Contains more Folate +94.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +495.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +815.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +227%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2328.6%
Equal in Vitamin B2 - 0.16

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +2040.5%
Contains more Protein +1668.4%
Contains more Fats +6194.4%
Contains more Carbs +613.1%
Contains more Other +277.2%
4% 94%
Protein: 1.14 g
Fats: 0.72 g
Carbs: 3.81 g
Water: 93.54 g
Other: 0.79 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 Water +2040.5%
Contains more Protein +1668.4%
Contains more Fats +6194.4%
Contains more Carbs +613.1%
Contains more Other +277.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46414%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4257.6%
22% 10% 67%
Saturated Fat: 0.11 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.33 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +46414%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4257.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chinese broccoli Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 1.31g 16.57g Pistachio
Protein 1.14g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 0.72g 45.32g Pistachio
Carbs 3.81g 27.17g Pistachio
Calories 22kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 0.84g 7.66g Chinese broccoli
Fiber 2.5g 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 100mg 105mg Pistachio
Iron 0.56mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Magnesium 18mg 121mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 41mg 490mg Pistachio
Potassium 261mg 1025mg Pistachio
Sodium 7mg 1mg Pistachio
Zinc 0.39mg 2.2mg Pistachio
Copper 0.061mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Manganese 0.264mg 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 1.3µg 7µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 1638IU 516IU Chinese broccoli
Vitamin A RAE 82µg 26µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin E 0.48mg 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 28.2mg 5.6mg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin B1 0.095mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.146mg 0.16mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 0.437mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.159mg 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 99µg 51µg Chinese broccoli
Vitamin K 84.8µg Chinese broccoli
Tryptophan 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 0.11g 5.907g Chinese broccoli
Monounsaturated Fat 0.05g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 0.33g 14.38g Pistachio
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
Chinese broccoli Pistachio
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
48%
Chinese broccoli
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
18%
Chinese broccoli
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.82g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.797g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chinese broccoli
Chinese broccoli 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. Chinese broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169392/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.