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Ginkgo nuts vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are ginkgo nuts and pistachios different?

  • Ginkgo nuts are richer in vitamin B3, while pistachios are higher in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, iron, magnesium, and zinc.
  • Pistachios cover your daily need for copper, 114% more than ginkgo nuts.
  • Ginkgo nuts contain 5 times more vitamin B3 than pistachios. Ginkgo nuts contain 6mg of vitamin B3, while pistachios contain 1.3mg.
  • Ginkgo nuts are lower in saturated fat.

Nuts, ginkgo nuts, raw 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% 0.6% 45% 38% 91% 9.3% 53% 0.91% 15% 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 +348.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +101%
Contains more IronIron +292%
Contains more CopperCopper +374.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +547.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +295.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +961.9%

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 50% 9.3% 0% 0% 55% 21% 113% 9.6% 76% 0% 0% 41% 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 +167.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +295.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +418.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~26µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~51µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 2% 38% 55%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 37.6 g
Water: 55.2 g
Other: 1.2 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 CarbsCarbs +38.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1163.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +366.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2597.6%
Contains more OtherOther +148.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 40% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.319 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.619 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.618 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 -94.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3657.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2226.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ginkgo nuts Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.274mg 1.3mg 114%
Vitamin B6 0.328mg 1.7mg 106%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.618g 14.38g 92%
Fats 1.68g 45.32g 67%
Monounsaturated fat 0.619g 23.257g 57%
Vitamin B1 0.22mg 0.87mg 54%
Phosphorus 124mg 490mg 52%
Manganese 0.113mg 1.2mg 47%
Fiber 10.6g 42%
Iron 1mg 3.92mg 37%
Protein 4.32g 20.16g 32%
Vitamin B3 6mg 1.3mg 29%
Saturated fat 0.319g 5.907g 25%
Magnesium 27mg 121mg 22%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 19%
Calories 182kcal 560kcal 19%
Zinc 0.34mg 2.2mg 17%
Potassium 510mg 1025mg 15%
Selenium 7µg 13%
Vitamin C 15mg 5.6mg 10%
Calcium 2mg 105mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.16mg 0.52mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 0.16mg 5%
Carbs 37.6g 27.17g 3%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Folate 54µg 51µg 1%
Net carbs 37.6g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 7.66g N/A
Sodium 7mg 1mg 0%
Vitamin A 28µg 26µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.071mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.268mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.209mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 0.316mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.206mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.055mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.171mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 0.283mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.102mg 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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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ginkgo nuts 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
29%
Ginkgo nuts
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Ginkgo nuts
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.588g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginkgo nuts
Ginkgo nuts 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. Ginkgo nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170584/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.