Mixed nuts vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are mixed nuts and pistachios different?
- Mixed nuts are richer in selenium, vitamin B3, manganese, vitamin E, and magnesium, while pistachios are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B1, copper, iron, and fiber.
- Pistachios cover your daily need for vitamin B6, 104% more than mixed nuts.
- Mixed nuts contain 6 times more vitamin B3 than pistachios. Mixed nuts contain 7.709mg of vitamin B3, while pistachios contain 1.3mg.
Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +89.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +52.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +70% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +384.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +62.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +50.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +43.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
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 EVitamin E | +173.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +22.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +493% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +119.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +62.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1020% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +360.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +383% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.04 g
Fats:
53.95 g
Carbs:
21.05 g
Water:
2.08 g
Other:
2.88 g
Protein:
20.16 g
Fats:
45.32 g
Carbs:
27.17 g
Water:
4.37 g
Other:
2.98 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +19% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +29.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +110.1% |
~equal in
Protein
~20.16g
~equal in
Other
~2.98g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
8.711 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.612 g
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 | +22.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -32.2% |
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~14.38g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
4.2 g
Sucrose:
4.15 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
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 StarchStarch | +151.5% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +65.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
~0g
~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.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.352mg | 1.7mg | 104% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.189mg | 0.87mg | 57% |
| Selenium | 33.9µg | 7µg | 49% |
| Copper | 0.907mg | 1.3mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B3 | 7.709mg | 1.3mg | 40% |
| Manganese | 2.04mg | 1.2mg | 37% |
| Vitamin E | 7.82mg | 2.86mg | 33% |
| Magnesium | 229mg | 121mg | 26% |
| Iron | 2.61mg | 3.92mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 7g | 10.6g | 14% |
| Saturated fat | 8.711g | 5.907g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 28.488g | 23.257g | 13% |
| Fats | 53.95g | 45.32g | 13% |
| Potassium | 632mg | 1025mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.14mg | 0.52mg | 12% |
| Zinc | 3.36mg | 2.2mg | 11% |
| Choline | 52mg | 9% | |
| Folate | 83µg | 51µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 5.7µg | 5% | |
| Phosphorus | 456mg | 490mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.196mg | 0.16mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.612g | 14.38g | 2% |
| Calories | 607kcal | 560kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 21.05g | 27.17g | 2% |
| Starch | 4.2g | 1.67g | 1% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Protein | 20.04g | 20.16g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.05g | 16.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.15g | 7.66g | N/A |
| Sodium | 5mg | 1mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0.055g | 0g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.22mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.703mg | 0.684mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.826mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.656mg | 1.604mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.782mg | 1.138mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.283mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.182mg | 1.092mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.001mg | 1.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.572mg | 0.512mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0g | 0.24g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.005g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.082g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.013g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.455g | 14.091g | N/A |
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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
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63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
139%
125%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.804g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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