Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added vs. Pecan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added and pecan
- Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added has more vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, potassium, selenium, copper, vitamin K, and vitamin B2; however, pecan has more manganese and zinc.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for pecan is 142% higher.
- Pecan has 5 times less vitamin B6 than nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added. Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added has 1.122mg of vitamin B6, while pecan has 0.21mg.
Food types used in this article are Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added and Nuts, pecans.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +52.9% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +145.6% |
Contains more IronIron | +59.3% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +69.3% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +163.2% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +11% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +93.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +262% |
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 CVitamin C | +172.7% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +333.3% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +55% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +80% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +17.7% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +434.3% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +277.1% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +131.8% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +76.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +68.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.05 g
Fats:
45.82 g
Carbs:
28.28 g
Water:
1.85 g
Other:
3 g
Protein:
9.17 g
Fats:
71.97 g
Carbs:
13.86 g
Water:
3.52 g
Other:
1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +129.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +104% |
Contains more OtherOther | +102.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +57.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +90.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.645 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
24.534 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
13.346 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.18 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
40.801 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
21.614 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +66.3% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +62% |
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Saturated fat
~6.18g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Starch:
1.38 g
Sucrose:
7.09 g
Glucose:
0.25 g
Fructose:
0.22 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.13 g
Galactose:
0.05 g
Starch:
0.46 g
Sucrose:
3.9 g
Glucose:
0.04 g
Fructose:
0.04 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +200% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +81.8% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +525% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +450% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more GalactoseGalactose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~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 Sugar |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 1.243mg | 4.5mg | 142% |
Vitamin B6 | 1.122mg | 0.21mg | 70% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 13.346g | 21.614g | 55% |
Monounsaturated fat | 24.534g | 40.801g | 41% |
Fats | 45.82g | 71.97g | 40% |
Phosphorus | 469mg | 277mg | 27% |
Protein | 21.05g | 9.17g | 24% |
Zinc | 2.34mg | 4.53mg | 20% |
Iron | 4.03mg | 2.53mg | 19% |
Potassium | 1007mg | 410mg | 18% |
Selenium | 10µg | 3.8µg | 11% |
Copper | 1.293mg | 1.2mg | 10% |
Vitamin K | 13.2µg | 3.5µg | 8% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.234mg | 0.13mg | 8% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.513mg | 0.863mg | 7% |
Folate | 51µg | 22µg | 7% |
Choline | 71.4mg | 40.5mg | 6% |
Calories | 572kcal | 691kcal | 6% |
Vitamin E | 2.17mg | 1.4mg | 5% |
Carbs | 28.28g | 13.86g | 5% |
Calcium | 107mg | 70mg | 4% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.695mg | 0.66mg | 3% |
Magnesium | 109mg | 121mg | 3% |
Fiber | 10.3g | 9.6g | 3% |
Saturated fat | 5.645g | 6.18g | 2% |
Vitamin C | 3mg | 1.1mg | 2% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.373mg | 1.167mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 13µg | 3µg | 1% |
Net carbs | 17.98g | 4.26g | N/A |
Sugar | 7.74g | 3.97g | N/A |
Starch | 1.38g | 0.46g | 0% |
Sodium | 6mg | 0mg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.262mg | 0.093mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.714mg | 0.306mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.957mg | 0.336mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.675mg | 0.598mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.189mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.375mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.14mg | 0.426mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.305mg | 0.411mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.535mg | 0.262mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.22g | 0.04g | 0% |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.212g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 13.125g | 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
55%

31%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
126%

149%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Pecan is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.77g)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pecan contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.535g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?

Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Nuts, pistachio nuts, dry roasted, without salt added is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)