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Hickory nut vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Hickory nut and Pistachio

  • Hickory nut are higher in Manganese, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Magnesium, however, Pistachio is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Fiber.
  • Hickory nut' daily need coverage for Manganese is 148% higher.
  • Hickory nut have 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Pistachio. While Hickory nut have 1.746mg of Vitamin B5, Pistachio has only 0.52mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, hickorynuts, dried 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 124% 18% 38% 80% 246% 118% 144% 0.13% 601% 44%
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 +43%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +284.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.1%
Contains more IronIron +84.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.8%
~equal in Sodium ~1mg

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 6.7% 7.9% 0% 0% 217% 30% 17% 105% 44% 0% 0% 30% 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% 31% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +235.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +180%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +785.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.87mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 64% 18% 3% 2%
Protein: 12.72 g
Fats: 64.37 g
Carbs: 18.25 g
Water: 2.65 g
Other: 2.01 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 FatsFats +42%
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.9%
Contains more WaterWater +64.9%
Contains more OtherOther +48.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 53% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 32.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.886 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +40.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Hickory nut Pistachio Opinion
Calories 657kcal 560kcal Hickory nut
Protein 12.72g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 64.37g 45.32g Hickory nut
Vitamin C 2mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Net carbs 11.85g 16.57g Pistachio
Carbs 18.25g 27.17g Pistachio
Magnesium 173mg 121mg Hickory nut
Calcium 61mg 105mg Pistachio
Potassium 436mg 1025mg Pistachio
Iron 2.12mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g Hickory nut
Fiber 6.4g 10.6g Pistachio
Copper 0.738mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Zinc 4.31mg 2.2mg Hickory nut
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Phosphorus 336mg 490mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Vitamin A 131IU 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Manganese 4.61mg 1.2mg Hickory nut
Selenium 8.1µg 7µg Hickory nut
Vitamin B1 0.867mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.131mg 0.16mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 0.907mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 1.746mg 0.52mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B6 0.192mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 40µg 51µg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 7.038g 5.907g Pistachio
Monounsaturated Fat 32.611g 23.257g Hickory nut
Polyunsaturated fat 21.886g 14.38g Hickory nut
Tryptophan 0.139mg 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.422mg 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.576mg 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.027mg 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 0.497mg 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.3mg 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 0.713mg 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 0.73mg 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.389mg 0.512mg Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g 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
Hickory nut 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
35%
Hickory nut
65%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
141%
Hickory nut
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.131g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut 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 contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
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.

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. Hickory nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170177/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.