Meatball vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between meatball and pistachios
- Meatball has more vitamin B12, while pistachios have more vitamin B6, copper, potassium, magnesium, fiber, iron, and phosphorus.
- Pistachios cover your daily need for vitamin B6, 115% more than meatball.
- The amount of sodium in pistachios is lower.
- Meatball has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of meatball is 0, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Meatballs, meatless 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +572.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +320% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +469.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +84.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +775% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52.9% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +65.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +750% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1227.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +403.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +239.6% |
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Protein
~20.16g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +962.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +208.2% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 1.7mg | 115% |
| Copper | 0.706mg | 1.3mg | 66% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.666g | 14.38g | 65% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5µg | 0µg | 63% |
| Fats | 9g | 45.32g | 56% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.188g | 23.257g | 53% |
| Manganese | 1.2mg | 52% | |
| Magnesium | 18mg | 121mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 1025mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 4.6g | 10.6g | 24% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 1mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2.16mg | 3.92mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 344mg | 490mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 1.425g | 5.907g | 20% |
| Calories | 197kcal | 560kcal | 18% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 16% | |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 7µg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 1.73mg | 2.86mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.5mg | 1.3mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 105mg | 8% |
| Folate | 78µg | 51µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.938mg | 0.87mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 8g | 27.17g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.213mg | 0.16mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 1.8mg | 2.2mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Protein | 21g | 20.16g | 2% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 3.4g | 16.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 1.25g | 7.66g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.5mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.684mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.604mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 1.138mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 1.249mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 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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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
57%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
125%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 549mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.482g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball 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.