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Feta vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between feta and pistachios

  • Feta has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B2; however, pistachios are richer in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, manganese, fiber, and iron.
  • Pistachios cover your daily copper needs 141% more than feta.
  • Pistachios contain less sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cheese, feta 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.
Feta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
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 +369.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +536.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1553.2%
Contains more IronIron +503.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +3962.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4185.7%

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.
Feta
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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 0% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
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 +380.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +427.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +464.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +59.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 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 +1163.6%
Contains more OtherOther +74.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.9%
Contains more FatsFats +113%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +564.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 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 -60.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +403.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2333.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.032mg 1.3mg 141%
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 1.7mg 98%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 14.38g 92%
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0µg 70%
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.87mg 60%
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 0.16mg 53%
Manganese 0.028mg 1.2mg 51%
Monounsaturated fat 4.623g 23.257g 47%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Saturated fat 14.946g 5.907g 41%
Iron 0.65mg 3.92mg 41%
Sodium 917mg 1mg 40%
Calcium 493mg 105mg 39%
Fats 21.28g 45.32g 37%
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg 30%
Potassium 62mg 1025mg 28%
Magnesium 19mg 121mg 24%
Phosphorus 337mg 490mg 22%
Vitamin E 0.18mg 2.86mg 18%
Calories 264kcal 560kcal 15%
Selenium 15µg 7µg 15%
Protein 14.21g 20.16g 12%
Vitamin A 125µg 26µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 0.52mg 9%
Carbs 4.09g 27.17g 8%
Zinc 2.88mg 2.2mg 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Folate 32µg 51µg 5%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 1.3mg 2%
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 4.09g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 4.09g 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.637mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.803mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.395mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.219mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.368mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.065mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.397mg 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
Feta 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
54%
Feta
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 916mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.039g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta
Feta is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
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.
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.