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Brazil nut vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brazil nut and Pistachio different?

  • Brazil nut is higher in Selenium, Magnesium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin E, and Zinc, however, Pistachio is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3473% higher.
  • Brazil nut contains 3 times more Magnesium than Pistachio. While Brazil nut contains 376mg of Magnesium, Pistachio contains only 121mg.
  • Pistachio has less Saturated Fat.

Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 269% 48% 58% 91% 581% 111% 311% 0.39% 160% 10456%
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 +210.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +34.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +84.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +48%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +27285.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +55.5%
Contains more IronIron +61.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
~equal in Manganese ~1.2mg

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 2.3% 0% 113% 0% 154% 8.1% 5.5% 11% 23% 0% 0% 17% 16%
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 EVitamin E +97.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +340.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1583.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +131.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 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 +48.1%
Contains more OtherOther +14.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +40.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +131.4%
Contains more WaterWater +27.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 24.399 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated Fat ~23.257g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 90%
Starch: 0.25 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 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 StarchStarch +568%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +194.8%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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.
Brazil nut Pistachio
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Pistachio Opinion
Calories 659kcal 560kcal Brazil nut
Protein 14.32g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 67.1g 45.32g Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Net carbs 4.24g 16.57g Pistachio
Carbs 11.74g 27.17g Pistachio
Magnesium 376mg 121mg Brazil nut
Calcium 160mg 105mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 1025mg Pistachio
Iron 2.43mg 3.92mg Pistachio
Sugar 2.33g 7.66g Brazil nut
Fiber 7.5g 10.6g Pistachio
Copper 1.743mg 1.3mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 2.2mg Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g 1.67g Pistachio
Phosphorus 725mg 490mg Brazil nut
Sodium 3mg 1mg Pistachio
Vitamin A 0IU 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A 0µg 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 5.65mg 2.86mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 1.2mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 7µg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 0.16mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 22µg 51µg Pistachio
Choline 28.8mg Brazil nut
Saturated Fat 16.134g 5.907g Pistachio
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 23.257g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 14.38g Brazil nut
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.365mg 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.518mg 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.19mg 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 0.49mg 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 1.124mg 0.36mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 0.76mg 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.409mg 0.512mg Pistachio
Fructose 0g 0.24g Pistachio
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g 14.091g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brazil 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
27%
Brazil nut
65%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.227g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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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