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Groat vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Groat and Pistachio different?

  • Groat is higher in Vitamin B3, Magnesium, and Vitamin B2, however, Pistachio is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 from Pistachio is 115% higher.
  • Groat contains 5 times more Vitamin B3 than Pistachio. While Groat contains 7.02mg of Vitamin B3, Pistachio contains only 1.3mg.
  • Groat has less Saturated Fat.

Buckwheat and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw are the varieties 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.
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Selenium +18.6%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +78.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.2%
Contains more Potassium +122.8%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Equal in Zinc - 2.2
Equal in Manganese - 1.2
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 83% 166% 149% 41% 1% 66% 367% 170% 46%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Contains more Magnesium +90.9%
Contains more Selenium +18.6%
Contains more Calcium +483.3%
Contains more Iron +78.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +41.2%
Contains more Potassium +122.8%
Contains more Copper +18.2%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Equal in Zinc - 2.2
Equal in Manganese - 1.2

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.
Groat
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +761.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +709.5%
Contains more Folate +70%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 26% 99% 132% 74% 49% 23% 0% 0%
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 B2 +165.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +440%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +137.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +761.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +709.5%
Contains more Folate +70%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +163.2%
Contains more Water +123.1%
Contains more Protein +52.2%
Contains more Fats +1232.9%
Contains more Other +41.9%
13% 3% 72% 10% 2%
Protein: 13.25 g
Fats: 3.4 g
Carbs: 71.5 g
Water: 9.75 g
Other: 2.1 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 Carbs +163.2%
Contains more Water +123.1%
Contains more Protein +52.2%
Contains more Fats +1232.9%
Contains more Other +41.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2136.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1284%
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.741 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.04 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.039 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2136.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1284%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Groat Pistachio Opinion
Net carbs 61.5g 16.57g Groat
Protein 13.25g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 3.4g 45.32g Pistachio
Carbs 71.5g 27.17g Groat
Calories 343kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g Groat
Fiber 10g 10.6g Pistachio
Calcium 18mg 105mg Pistachio
Iron 2.2mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Magnesium 231mg 121mg Groat
Phosphorus 347mg 490mg Pistachio
Potassium 460mg 1025mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 2.4mg 2.2mg Groat
Copper 1.1mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.3mg 1.2mg Groat
Selenium 8.3µg 7µg Groat
Vitamin A 0IU 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.101mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.425mg 0.16mg Groat
Vitamin B3 7.02mg 1.3mg Groat
Vitamin B5 1.233mg 0.52mg Groat
Vitamin B6 0.21mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 30µg 51µg Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.192mg 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.506mg 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.498mg 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 0.832mg 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 0.672mg 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.172mg 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 0.52mg 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 0.678mg 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.309mg 0.512mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 0.741g 5.907g Groat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.04g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 1.039g 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
Groat 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
33%
Groat
71%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
109%
Groat
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Groat
Groat is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Groat
Groat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.166g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.6)
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. Groat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170286/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.