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Pistachio vs. Broad bean raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pistachios and broad bean raw

  • Pistachios have more vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, manganese, magnesium, and potassium; however, broad bean raw has more folate.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B6 for pistachios is 123% higher.
  • Broad bean raw has 50 times less saturated fat than pistachios. Pistachios have 5.907g of saturated fat, while broad bean raw has 0.118g.
  • Broad bean raw has a higher glycemic index than pistachios.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Beans, fava, in pod, raw.

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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 24% 11% 29% 58% 134% 27% 55% 3.3% 86% 4.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +183.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +208.7%
Contains more IronIron +152.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +223.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +120%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +279.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +81.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +775%

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 12% 5.7% 23% 0% 33% 67% 42% 14% 24% 0% 102% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +51.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +146.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +554.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +131.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1534.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +81.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +73%
Contains more FolateFolate +190.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
8% 18% 73%
Protein: 7.92 g
Fats: 0.73 g
Carbs: 17.63 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +154.5%
Contains more FatsFats +6108.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +54.1%
Contains more OtherOther +166.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1561.3%

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
21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.118 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.104 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.342 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +22262.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4104.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Broad bean raw DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.104mg 123%
Copper 1.3mg 0.402mg 100%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.342g 94%
Fats 45.32g 0.73g 69%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.133mg 61%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 0.104g 58%
Phosphorus 490mg 129mg 52%
Vitamin K 40.9µg 34%
Iron 3.92mg 1.55mg 30%
Saturated fat 5.907g 0.118g 26%
Folate 51µg 148µg 24%
Protein 20.16g 7.92g 24%
Calories 560kcal 88kcal 24%
Manganese 1.2mg 0.661mg 23%
Magnesium 121mg 33mg 21%
Potassium 1025mg 332mg 20%
Fiber 10.6g 7.5g 12%
Selenium 7µg 0.8µg 11%
Zinc 2.2mg 1mg 11%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 1.16mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.29mg 10%
Calcium 105mg 37mg 7%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 2.249mg 6%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.225mg 6%
Carbs 27.17g 17.63g 3%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 3.7mg 2%
Sodium 1mg 25mg 1%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Vitamin A 26µg 17µg 1%
Net carbs 16.57g 10.13g N/A
Sugar 7.66g 9.21g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 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 Broad bean raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
33%
Broad bean raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
43%
Broad bean raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.789g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broad bean raw
Broad bean raw is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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. Broad bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168574/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.