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Milk vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between milk and pistachios

  • The amount of copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, iron, fiber, magnesium, and potassium in pistachios is higher than in milk.
  • Pistachios cover your daily need for copper, 143% more than milk.
  • The amount of saturated fat in milk is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Milk, lowfat, fluid, 1% milkfat, with added vitamin A and vitamin D 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.
Milk
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 38% 13% 1.1% 3.3% 11% 41% 5.7% 0.39% 18%
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 +19%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1000%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +583.3%
Contains more IronIron +12966.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +12900%
Contains more ZincZinc +423.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +415.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +39900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112.1%

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.
Milk
6
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% 19% 0.2% 18% 5% 43% 1.7% 22% 8.5% 59% 0.25% 3.8% 9.7%
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 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +28500%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4250%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1297.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +44%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4494.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +920%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
3% 5% 90%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 0.97 g
Carbs: 4.99 g
Water: 89.92 g
Other: 0.75 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 +1957.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +498.2%
Contains more FatsFats +4572.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +444.5%
Contains more OtherOther +297.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
67% 29% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.633 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.277 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.035 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 -89.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +8296%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +40985.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Milk
1
100%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 5.2 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
18% 74% 3% 3% 2%
Starch: 1.67 g
Sucrose: 6.87 g
Glucose: 0.32 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Milk Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.01mg 1.3mg 143%
Vitamin B6 0.037mg 1.7mg 128%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.035g 14.38g 96%
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.87mg 71%
Fats 0.97g 45.32g 68%
Monounsaturated fat 0.277g 23.257g 57%
Phosphorus 95mg 490mg 56%
Manganese 0.003mg 1.2mg 52%
Iron 0.03mg 3.92mg 49%
Fiber 0g 10.6g 42%
Protein 3.37g 20.16g 34%
Calories 42kcal 560kcal 26%
Potassium 150mg 1025mg 26%
Magnesium 11mg 121mg 26%
Saturated fat 0.633g 5.907g 24%
Vitamin B12 0.47µg 0µg 20%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 2.86mg 19%
Zinc 0.42mg 2.2mg 16%
Folate 5µg 51µg 12%
Vitamin B3 0.093mg 1.3mg 8%
Selenium 3.3µg 7µg 7%
Carbs 4.99g 27.17g 7%
Vitamin D 48IU 0IU 6%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Vitamin D 1.2µg 0µg 6%
Vitamin A 58µg 26µg 4%
Vitamin B5 0.361mg 0.52mg 3%
Choline 17.7mg 3%
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.185mg 0.16mg 2%
Sodium 44mg 1mg 2%
Calcium 125mg 105mg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 4.99g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 5.2g 7.66g N/A
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.143mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.174mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 0.319mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.282mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.088mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.174mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 0.22mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.101mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.027g 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Milk 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
15%
Milk
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Milk
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 3)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Milk
Milk is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Milk
Milk is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.274g)
Which food is cheaper?
Milk
Milk is cheaper (difference - $2)
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. Milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170872/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.

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