Pistachio vs Almond - In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Pistachio and Almond
- Pistachio has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Copper, however Almond is richer in Vitamin E , Vitamin B2, Manganese, Magnesium, Calcium, and Vitamin B3.
- Almond's daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 152% more.
- Pistachio contains 12 times more Vitamin B6 than Almond. Pistachio contains 1.7mg of Vitamin B6, while Almond contains 0.137mg.
- Almond contains less Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Nuts, almonds.
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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" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Potassium
+39.8%
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Copper
+26.1%
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Calcium
+156.2%
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Magnesium
+123.1%
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Zinc
+41.8%
Equal in Iron - 3.71
Equal in Phosphorus - 481
Equal in Sodium - 1
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Potassium
+39.8%
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Copper
+26.1%
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Calcium
+156.2%
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Magnesium
+123.1%
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Zinc
+41.8%
Equal in Iron - 3.71
Equal in Phosphorus - 481
Equal in Sodium - 1
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" chart below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food
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Vitamin A
+25700%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+324.4%
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Vitamin B5
+10.4%
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Vitamin B6
+1140.9%
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Folate
+15.9%
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Vitamin E
+796.2%
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Vitamin B2
+611.3%
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Vitamin B3
+178.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.471
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Vitamin A
+25700%
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Vitamin C
+∞%
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Vitamin B1
+324.4%
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Vitamin B5
+10.4%
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Vitamin B6
+1140.9%
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Folate
+15.9%
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Vitamin E
+796.2%
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Vitamin B2
+611.3%
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Vitamin B3
+178.3%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.471
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the most right column. It shows the amounts side by side, making it easier to realize the amount of difference.
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| Lower in glycemic index |
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| Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Net carbs | 16.57g | 9.05g |
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| Protein | 20.16g | 21.15g |
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| Fats | 45.32g | 49.93g |
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| Carbs | 27.17g | 21.55g |
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| Calories | 560kcal | 579kcal |
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| Starch | 1.67g | 0.72g |
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| Fructose | 0.24g | 0.11g |
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| Sugar | 7.66g | 4.35g |
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| Fiber | 10.6g | 12.5g |
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| Calcium | 105mg | 269mg |
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| Iron | 3.92mg | 3.71mg |
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| Magnesium | 121mg | 270mg |
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| Phosphorus | 490mg | 481mg |
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| Potassium | 1025mg | 733mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 1mg | |
| Zinc | 2.2mg | 3.12mg |
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| Copper | 1.3mg | 1.031mg |
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| Vitamin A | 516IU | 2IU |
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| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 25.63mg |
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| Vitamin D | 0IU | 0IU | |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0mg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 0.205mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 1.138mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 3.618mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 0.471mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 0.137mg |
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| Folate | 51µg | 44µg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0µg | |
| Vitamin K | µg | 0µg |
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| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.211mg |
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| Threonine | 0.684mg | 0.601mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 0.751mg |
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| Leucine | 1.604mg | 1.473mg |
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| Lysine | 1.138mg | 0.568mg |
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| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0.157mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 1.132mg |
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| Valine | 1.249mg | 0.855mg |
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| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0.539mg |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg | |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.015g |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.907g | 3.802g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.257g | 31.551g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 12.329g |
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Vitamin and Mineral Summary Scores
The summary score is calculated by summing up the daily values contained in 300 grams of the product. Obviously the more the food fulfills human daily needs, the more the summary score is.
Vitamin Summary Score
71
82
Mineral Summary Score
132
139
Macronutrients Comparison
Macronutrient comparison charts compare the amount of protein, total fats, and total carbohydrates in 300 grams of the food. The displayed values show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of food.
Protein
121%
127%
Carbohydrates
27%
22%
Fats
209%
230%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Almond is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.31g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.105g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
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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