Pistachio vs. Almond paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Pistachio and Almond paste
- Pistachio has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, and Potassium, however, Almond paste is richer in Vitamin E, and Vitamin B2.
- Pistachio's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 128% more.
- Pistachio contains 11 times more Vitamin B1 than Almond paste. Pistachio contains 0.87mg of Vitamin B1, while Almond paste contains 0.082mg.
- Almond paste contains less Saturated Fat.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Nuts, almond paste.
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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 PotassiumPotassium | +226.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +145% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +186.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +66.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +63.8% |
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 | +5500% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +961% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +360.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4622.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +373.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +158.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +43.1% |
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Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.16 g
Fats:
45.32 g
Carbs:
27.17 g
Water:
4.37 g
Other:
2.98 g
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
27.74 g
Carbs:
47.81 g
Water:
14.08 g
Other:
1.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +124% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +63.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +117.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +76% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +222.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.38 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
2.629 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
18.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
5.821 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +29.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +147% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -55.5% |
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 vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 560kcal | 458kcal |
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| Protein | 20.16g | 9g |
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| Fats | 45.32g | 27.74g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0.1mg |
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| Net carbs | 16.57g | 43.01g |
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| Carbs | 27.17g | 47.81g |
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| Magnesium | 121mg | 130mg |
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| Calcium | 105mg | 172mg |
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| Potassium | 1025mg | 314mg |
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| Iron | 3.92mg | 1.6mg |
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| Sugar | 7.66g | 36.25g |
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| Fiber | 10.6g | 4.8g |
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| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.454mg |
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| Zinc | 2.2mg | 1.48mg |
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| Starch | 1.67g |
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| Phosphorus | 490mg | 258mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin A | 516IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 26µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 13.54mg |
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| Manganese | 1.2mg | 0.856mg |
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| Selenium | 7µg | 4.2µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 0.082mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.414mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 1.422mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 0.113mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 0.036mg |
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| Folate | 51µg | 73µg |
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| Choline | 28.5mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.907g | 2.629g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.257g | 18.012g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 5.821g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.251mg |
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| Threonine | 0.684mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.917mg |
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| Leucine | 1.604mg |
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| Lysine | 1.138mg |
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| Methionine | 0.36mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg |
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| Valine | 1.249mg |
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| Histidine | 0.512mg |
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| Fructose | 0.24g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g |
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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
65%
38%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
67%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 28.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Almond paste is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Almond paste is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Almond paste is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.