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Noodles vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between noodles and pistachios

  • Noodles is higher in selenium; however, pistachios are richer in copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, manganese, fiber, iron, and potassium.
  • Pistachios' daily need coverage for copper is 134% higher.
  • Noodles has 3 times more selenium than pistachios. While noodles has 23.9µg of selenium, pistachios have only 7µg.
  • Noodles has less saturated fat.
  • Pistachios have a lower glycemic index (28) than noodles (50).

The food types used in this comparison are Noodles, egg, enriched, cooked 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 15% 3.6% 3.4% 55% 33% 18% 33% 0.65% 41% 130%
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 SeleniumSelenium +241.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +476.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +775%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2597.4%
Contains more IronIron +166.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +1226.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +238.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +544.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +281%

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 0% 2% 3.4% 1.5% 72% 31% 39% 16% 11% 11% 0% 63% 14%
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 DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +59.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +64.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +333.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1582.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +201%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +17.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +97.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3595.7%
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 2% 25% 68%
Protein: 4.54 g
Fats: 2.07 g
Carbs: 25.16 g
Water: 67.73 g
Other: 0.5 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 +1449.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +344.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2089.4%
Contains more OtherOther +496%
~equal in Carbs ~27.17g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 37% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.419 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.581 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 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 -92.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +3902.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2505.1%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 17% 73%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.04 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.3 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 MaltoseMaltose +76.5%
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +17075%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +357.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
~equal in 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.
Noodles 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 Noodles Pistachio DV% diff.
Copper 0.098mg 1.3mg 134%
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 1.7mg 127%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.552g 14.38g 92%
Fats 2.07g 45.32g 67%
Phosphorus 76mg 490mg 59%
Monounsaturated fat 0.581g 23.257g 57%
Vitamin B1 0.289mg 0.87mg 48%
Manganese 0.315mg 1.2mg 38%
Fiber 1.2g 10.6g 38%
Selenium 23.9µg 7µg 31%
Protein 4.54g 20.16g 31%
Iron 1.47mg 3.92mg 31%
Potassium 38mg 1025mg 29%
Saturated fat 0.419g 5.907g 25%
Magnesium 21mg 121mg 24%
Calories 138kcal 560kcal 21%
Vitamin E 0.17mg 2.86mg 18%
Zinc 0.65mg 2.2mg 14%
Cholesterol 29mg 0mg 10%
Calcium 12mg 105mg 9%
Folate 84µg 51µg 8%
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg 6%
Choline 25.7mg 5%
Vitamin B3 2.077mg 1.3mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.263mg 0.52mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0µg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.136mg 0.16mg 2%
Vitamin A 6µg 26µg 2%
Carbs 25.16g 27.17g 1%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Net carbs 23.96g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 0.4g 7.66g N/A
Sodium 5mg 1mg 0%
Trans fat 0.029g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.043mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.138mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.19mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 0.365mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.137mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.086mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.24mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 0.22mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.121mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0g 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Noodles 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
20%
Noodles
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
33%
Noodles
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 22)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.26g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Noodles
Noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.488g)
Which food is cheaper?
Noodles
Noodles is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169732/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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