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Pistachio vs. Beef Liver — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pistachio and Beef Liver?

  • Pistachio is higher in Vitamin B1, and Vitamin B6, yet Beef Liver is higher in Vitamin B12, Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Selenium.
  • Beef Liver's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 2941% more.
  • Pistachio has 4 times more Vitamin B1 than Beef Liver. While Pistachio has 0.87mg of Vitamin B1, Beef Liver has only 0.194mg.

We used Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Beef, variety meats and by-products, liver, cooked, braised types 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.
Contains more Calcium +1650%
Contains more Magnesium +476.2%
Contains more Potassium +191.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Manganese +237.1%
Contains more Iron +66.8%
Contains more Zinc +140.9%
Contains more Copper +998.7%
Contains more Selenium +415.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 497
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 246% 15% 213% 32% 11% 145% 4761% 47% 197%
Contains more Calcium +1650%
Contains more Magnesium +476.2%
Contains more Potassium +191.2%
Contains less Sodium -98.7%
Contains more Manganese +237.1%
Contains more Iron +66.8%
Contains more Zinc +140.9%
Contains more Copper +998.7%
Contains more Selenium +415.7%
Equal in Phosphorus - 497

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.
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Contains more Vitamin E +460.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +348.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +6046.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2040.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1248.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1267.3%
Contains more Folate +396.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1903% 11% 36% 7% 49% 791% 329% 427% 235% 190% 8823% 9%
Contains more Vitamin E +460.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +194.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +348.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +67.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +6046.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2040.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1248.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1267.3%
Contains more Folate +396.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +761.6%
Contains more Carbs +429.6%
Contains more Other +73.3%
Contains more Protein +44.2%
Contains more Water +1245.8%
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
29% 5% 5% 59% 2%
Protein: 29.08 g
Fats: 5.26 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 58.81 g
Other: 1.72 g
Contains more Fats +761.6%
Contains more Carbs +429.6%
Contains more Other +73.3%
Contains more Protein +44.2%
Contains more Water +1245.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1969.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1196.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.1%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
57% 22% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.947 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.109 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1969.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1196.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -50.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Beef Liver Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 5.13g Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 29.08g Beef Liver
Fats 45.32g 5.26g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 5.13g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 191kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 0g Beef Liver
Fiber 10.6g 0g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 6mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 6.54mg Beef Liver
Magnesium 121mg 21mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 497mg Beef Liver
Potassium 1025mg 352mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 79mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 5.3mg Beef Liver
Copper 1.3mg 14.283mg Beef Liver
Manganese 1.2mg 0.356mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 36.1µg Beef Liver
Vitamin A 516IU 31714IU Beef Liver
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 9442µg Beef Liver
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.51mg Pistachio
Vitamin D 0IU 49IU Beef Liver
Vitamin D 0µg 1.2µg Beef Liver
Vitamin C 5.6mg 1.9mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.194mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 3.425mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 17.525mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 7.11mg Beef Liver
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 1.017mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 253µg Beef Liver
Vitamin B12 0µg 70.58µg Beef Liver
Vitamin K 3.3µg Beef Liver
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.368mg Beef Liver
Threonine 0.684mg 1.215mg Beef Liver
Isoleucine 0.917mg 1.352mg Beef Liver
Leucine 1.604mg 2.67mg Beef Liver
Lysine 1.138mg 2.247mg Beef Liver
Methionine 0.36mg 0.759mg Beef Liver
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 1.515mg Beef Liver
Valine 1.249mg 1.761mg Beef Liver
Histidine 0.512mg 0.879mg Beef Liver
Cholesterol 0mg 396mg Pistachio
Trans Fat 0g 0.365g Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 2.947g Beef Liver
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 1.124g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 1.109g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.011g Beef Liver
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g 0.659g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.025g Beef Liver
Omega-3 - ALA 0.017g Beef Liver

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Beef Liver
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
71%
Pistachio
1067%
Beef Liver
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
567%
Beef Liver

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 78mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 396mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.96g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Beef Liver
Beef Liver is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Beef Liver - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168626/nutrients

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

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