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Pistachio vs. Beechnuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pistachios and beechnuts different?

  • Pistachios are richer in vitamin B6, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B1, magnesium, iron, and zinc, while beechnuts are higher in vitamin B2, folate, and vitamin C.
  • Pistachios cover your daily need for vitamin B6, 78% more than beechnuts.

Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Nuts, beechnuts, dried types were used in this article.

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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 0% 0.3% 90% 92% 223% 9.8% 0% 5% 175% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +10400%
Contains more IronIron +59.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +94%
Contains more ZincZinc +511.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11.8%
~equal in Potassium ~1017mg

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 52% 0% 0% 0% 76% 86% 16% 56% 158% 0% 0% 85% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +186.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +48.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +148.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +176.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +131.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +77.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +121.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
6% 50% 34% 7% 4%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 50 g
Carbs: 33.5 g
Water: 6.6 g
Other: 3.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +225.2%
Contains more FatsFats +10.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +23.3%
Contains more WaterWater +51%
Contains more OtherOther +24.2%

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
12% 46% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.719 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 21.892 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 20.089 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +39.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~5.719g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~21.892g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Beechnuts DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.684mg 78%
Phosphorus 490mg 0mg 70%
Copper 1.3mg 0.67mg 70%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.304mg 47%
Fiber 10.6g 42%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 20.089g 38%
Magnesium 121mg 0mg 29%
Protein 20.16g 6.2g 28%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 19%
Iron 3.92mg 2.46mg 18%
Zinc 2.2mg 0.36mg 17%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.371mg 16%
Folate 51µg 113µg 16%
Selenium 7µg 13%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 15.5mg 11%
Calcium 105mg 1mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.925mg 8%
Fats 45.32g 50g 7%
Manganese 1.2mg 1.341mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 21.892g 3%
Vitamin A 26µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.877mg 3%
Sodium 1mg 38mg 2%
Carbs 27.17g 33.5g 2%
Saturated fat 5.907g 5.719g 1%
Calories 560kcal 576kcal 1%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 16.57g 33.5g N/A
Potassium 1025mg 1017mg 0%
Sugar 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0.221mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.245mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0.367mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0.367mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0.146mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.262mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0.346mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.172mg 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 Beechnuts
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
41%
Beechnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
60%
Beechnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 37mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beechnuts
Beechnuts 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.

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. Beechnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170161/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.