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Pistachio vs. Arborio rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pistachios and arborio rice

  • Arborio rice contains less copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, manganese, iron, potassium, magnesium, and zinc than pistachios.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for pistachios is 136% higher.
  • Arborio rice has 116 times less saturated fat than pistachios. Pistachios have 5.907g of saturated fat, while arborio rice has 0.051g.
  • Arborio rice has a higher glycemic index than pistachios.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, cooked.

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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 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 0.3% 2.3% 55% 24% 11% 14% 0% 47% 41%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1412.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +3842.3%
Contains more IronIron +168.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1705.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +450%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1384.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +236.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
~equal in Selenium ~7.5µg

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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
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% 0% 0% 0% 41% 3.7% 28% 24% 14% 0% 0% 44% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +430.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +31%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2781.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
2% 29% 69%
Protein: 2.36 g
Fats: 0.19 g
Carbs: 28.73 g
Water: 68.53 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +754.2%
Contains more FatsFats +23752.6%
Contains more OtherOther +1468.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1468.2%
~equal in Carbs ~28.73g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
32% 36% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.051 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.05 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39998.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28660%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pistachio Arborio rice
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Arborio rice DV% diff.
Copper 1.3mg 0.072mg 136%
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.059mg 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.05g 96%
Fats 45.32g 0.19g 69%
Phosphorus 490mg 33mg 65%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.164mg 59%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 0.058g 58%
Fiber 10.6g 42%
Manganese 1.2mg 0.357mg 37%
Protein 20.16g 2.36g 36%
Iron 3.92mg 1.46mg 31%
Potassium 1025mg 26mg 29%
Magnesium 121mg 8mg 27%
Saturated fat 5.907g 0.051g 27%
Calories 560kcal 130kcal 22%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 19%
Zinc 2.2mg 0.4mg 16%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.016mg 11%
Calcium 105mg 1mg 10%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin A 26µg 0µg 3%
Folate 51µg 59µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.397mg 2%
Selenium 7µg 7.5µg 1%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.493mg 1%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Carbs 27.17g 28.73g 1%
Net carbs 16.57g 28.73g N/A
Sugar 7.66g N/A
Sodium 1mg 0mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.027mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0.084mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.102mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0.195mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0.085mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0.056mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.126mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.056mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Arborio rice
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
63%
Pistachio
12%
Arborio rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
20%
Arborio rice

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.856g)
Which food is cheaper?
Arborio rice
Arborio rice is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/nutrients
  2. Arborio rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168882/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.