Pistachio vs. Barley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Pistachio and Barley
- Pistachio has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, however, Barley is higher in Selenium, Manganese, Fiber, and Vitamin B3.
- Pistachio covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 106% more than Barley.
- Barley contains 12 times less Saturated Fat than Pistachio. Pistachio contains 5.907g of Saturated Fat, while Barley contains 0.482g.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Barley, hulled.
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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 | +218.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +126.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +161% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +85.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +438.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2245.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +401.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +34.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +84.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +434.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +168.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +78.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +254.2% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +61.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1870.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +170.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +116% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +7783.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1197.8% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -91.8% |
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 Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 560kcal | 354kcal |
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| Protein | 20.16g | 12.48g |
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| Fats | 45.32g | 2.3g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 16.57g | 56.18g |
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| Carbs | 27.17g | 73.48g |
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| Magnesium | 121mg | 133mg |
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| Calcium | 105mg | 33mg |
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| Potassium | 1025mg | 452mg |
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| Iron | 3.92mg | 3.6mg |
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| Sugar | 7.66g | 0.8g |
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| Fiber | 10.6g | 17.3g |
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| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.498mg |
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| Zinc | 2.2mg | 2.77mg |
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| Starch | 1.67g |
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| Phosphorus | 490mg | 264mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 12mg |
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| Vitamin A | 516IU | 22IU |
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| Vitamin A | 26µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 0.57mg |
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| Manganese | 1.2mg | 1.943mg |
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| Selenium | 7µg | 37.7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 0.646mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.285mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 4.604mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 0.282mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 0.318mg |
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| Vitamin K | 2.2µg |
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| Folate | 51µg | 19µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.907g | 0.482g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.257g | 0.295g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 1.108g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.208mg |
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| Threonine | 0.684mg | 0.424mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 0.456mg |
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| Leucine | 1.604mg | 0.848mg |
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| Lysine | 1.138mg | 0.465mg |
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| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0.24mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 0.7mg |
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| Valine | 1.249mg | 0.612mg |
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| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0.281mg |
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| Fructose | 0.24g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
is better in case of low diet
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| Low Fats diet |
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| Low Carbs diet |
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| Low Glycemic Index diet | Equal | |
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%
34%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
110%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Barley is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Barley is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.425g)
Which food is cheaper?
Barley is cheaper (difference - $1.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes (28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.