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Pistachio vs. Buckwheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pistachio and Buckwheat

  • Pistachio is higher than Buckwheat in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Manganese, Fiber, Potassium, and Vitamin E .
  • Pistachio's daily need coverage for Copper is 128% higher.
  • Pistachio has 44 times more Saturated Fat than Buckwheat. While Pistachio has 5.907g of Saturated Fat, Buckwheat has only 0.134g.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Buckwheat groats, roasted, 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.
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +390%
Contains more Magnesium +137.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains more Potassium +1064.8%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +260.7%
Contains more Copper +790.4%
Contains more Manganese +197.8%
Contains more Selenium +218.2%
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 3% 30% 37% 30% 8% 1% 17% 49% 53% 12%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +390%
Contains more Magnesium +137.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +600%
Contains more Potassium +1064.8%
Contains less Sodium -75%
Contains more Zinc +260.7%
Contains more Copper +790.4%
Contains more Manganese +197.8%
Contains more Selenium +218.2%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3077.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2075%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +310.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2107.8%
Contains more Folate +264.3%
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 0% 2% 0% 0% 10% 9% 18% 22% 18% 11% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +3077.8%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2075%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +310.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +44.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2107.8%
Contains more Folate +264.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +496.4%
Contains more Fats +7209.7%
Contains more Carbs +36.3%
Contains more Other +593%
Contains more Water +1630.7%
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
3% 20% 76%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.62 g
Carbs: 19.94 g
Water: 75.63 g
Other: 0.43 g
Contains more Protein +496.4%
Contains more Fats +7209.7%
Contains more Carbs +36.3%
Contains more Other +593%
Contains more Water +1630.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12270.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7548.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
26% 37% 37%
Saturated Fat: 0.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.188 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +12270.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7548.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1617.5%
Contains more Glucose +60%
Contains more Fructose +140%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
18% 74% 3% 3% 2%
Starch: 1.67 g
Sucrose: 6.87 g
Glucose: 0.32 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
57% 29% 14%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.4 g
Glucose: 0.2 g
Fructose: 0.1 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +1617.5%
Contains more Glucose +60%
Contains more Fructose +140%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Buckwheat Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 17.24g Buckwheat
Protein 20.16g 3.38g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 0.62g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 19.94g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 92kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g 0.1g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 0.9g Buckwheat
Fiber 10.6g 2.7g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 7mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 0.8mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 51mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 70mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 88mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 4mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 0.61mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.146mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.403mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 2.2µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 0IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.09mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.04mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.039mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.94mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.359mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.077mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 14µg Pistachio
Vitamin K 1.9µg Buckwheat
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.049mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.129mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.127mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 0.212mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.172mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.044mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.133mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.173mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.079mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 0.134g Buckwheat
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 0.188g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.188g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Buckwheat
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
8%
Buckwheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
24%
Buckwheat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.76g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.773g)
Which food is cheaper?
Buckwheat
Buckwheat is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Buckwheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170686/nutrients

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

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