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Fast food vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are fast food and pistachios different?

  • Fast food is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin B3, and selenium, while pistachios are higher in copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, manganese, fiber, and potassium.
  • Pistachios cover your daily need for copper, 131% more than fast food.
  • Fast food has a higher glycemic index (66) than pistachios (28).

Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; plain and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw types were used in this article.

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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% 19% 17% 115% 40% 69% 57% 43% 47% 111%
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 ZincZinc +14.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +190%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +348.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +69.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +420.3%
Contains more IronIron +28.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +974.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +265.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +236.1%

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% 3% 7.6% 1.5% 79% 84% 105% 32% 49% 111% 12% 60% 19%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +126.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +332.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +56.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +188.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +652.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +174.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +701.9%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.52mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 12% 32% 38%
Protein: 16.52 g
Fats: 12.01 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 38.45 g
Other: 1.52 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 CarbsCarbs +15.9%
Contains more WaterWater +779.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22%
Contains more FatsFats +277.4%
Contains more OtherOther +96.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
41% 44% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.493 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.835 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.68 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 -23.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +381%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +756%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
82% 7% 8% 2%
Starch: 22.87 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 2.05 g
Fructose: 2.27 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.57 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 +1269.5%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +540.6%
Contains more FructoseFructose +845.8%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +235.3%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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.
Fast food Pistachio
Lower in Cholesterol ok
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
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fast food Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.121mg 1.3mg 131%
Vitamin B6 0.212mg 1.7mg 114%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.68g 14.38g 85%
Phosphorus 134mg 490mg 51%
Fats 12.01g 45.32g 51%
Monounsaturated fat 4.835g 23.257g 46%
Vitamin B1 0.317mg 0.87mg 46%
Vitamin B12 0.89µg 0µg 37%
Manganese 0.357mg 1.2mg 37%
Fiber 1.7g 10.6g 36%
Vitamin B3 5.617mg 1.3mg 27%
Selenium 20.3µg 7µg 24%
Potassium 197mg 1025mg 24%
Magnesium 27mg 121mg 22%
Vitamin E 0.38mg 2.86mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.363mg 0.16mg 16%
Sodium 331mg 1mg 14%
Calories 297kcal 560kcal 13%
Iron 3.06mg 3.92mg 11%
Cholesterol 33mg 0mg 11%
Starch 22.87g 1.67g 9%
Folate 80µg 51µg 7%
Protein 16.52g 20.16g 7%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Choline 34.4mg 6%
Saturated fat 4.493g 5.907g 6%
Calcium 62mg 105mg 4%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 4%
Zinc 2.52mg 2.2mg 3%
Fructose 2.27g 0.24g 3%
Vitamin A 9µg 26µg 2%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Carbs 31.5g 27.17g 1%
Net carbs 29.8g 16.57g N/A
Vitamin D 2IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.88g 7.66g N/A
Vitamin B5 0.53mg 0.52mg 0%
Trans fat 0.514g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.144mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.46mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.642mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.13mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.785mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.306mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.67mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 0.728mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.402mg 0.512mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.121g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.009g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.391g 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fast food 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
43%
Fast food
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
54%
Fast food
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 330mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.78g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Fast food
Fast food is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.414g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fast food
Fast food is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Fast food - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170693/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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