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Durian vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between durian and pistachios

  • The amount of copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, manganese, fiber, magnesium, zinc, and potassium in pistachios is higher than in durian.
  • Pistachios cover your daily need for copper, 121% more than durian.
  • Pistachios have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pistachios is 28, while the glycemic index of durian is 49.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Durian, raw or frozen 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.
Durian
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 38% 16% 69% 7.6% 17% 0.26% 42% 0%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +303.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.1%
Contains more IronIron +811.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +528%
Contains more ZincZinc +685.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1156.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +269.2%

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.
Durian
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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 66% 0.67% 0% 0% 94% 46% 20% 14% 73% 0% 0% 27% 0%
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 CVitamin C +251.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1200%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +438%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Durian
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5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 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 +1387.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1271.4%
Contains more FatsFats +750.3%
Contains more OtherOther +166.1%
~equal in Carbs ~27.17g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Durian Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.207mg 1.3mg 121%
Vitamin B6 0.316mg 1.7mg 106%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 96%
Phosphorus 39mg 490mg 64%
Fats 5.33g 45.32g 62%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 58%
Iron 0.43mg 3.92mg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.374mg 0.87mg 41%
Manganese 0.325mg 1.2mg 38%
Protein 1.47g 20.16g 37%
Fiber 3.8g 10.6g 27%
Saturated fat 5.907g 27%
Magnesium 30mg 121mg 22%
Calories 147kcal 560kcal 21%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 19%
Potassium 436mg 1025mg 17%
Zinc 0.28mg 2.2mg 17%
Vitamin C 19.7mg 5.6mg 16%
Selenium 7µg 13%
Calcium 6mg 105mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.23mg 0.52mg 6%
Folate 36µg 51µg 4%
Vitamin A 2µg 26µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.2mg 0.16mg 3%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Vitamin B3 1.074mg 1.3mg 1%
Carbs 27.09g 27.17g 0%
Net carbs 23.29g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 7.66g N/A
Sodium 2mg 1mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Durian 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
26%
Durian
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Durian
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Durian
Durian is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Durian
Durian is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.907g)
Which food is cheaper?
Durian
Durian is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/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.