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Pistachio vs. Castanea crenata — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pistachio and Castanea crenata

  • Pistachio has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Iron, Potassium, and Magnesium, while Castanea crenata has more Vitamin C, and Manganese.
  • Pistachio covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 109% more than Castanea crenata.
  • Pistachio contains 76 times more Saturated Fat than Castanea crenata. While Pistachio contains 5.907g of Saturated Fat, Castanea crenata contains only 0.078g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Nuts, chestnuts, japanese, 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 35% 9.3% 29% 54% 187% 30% 31% 1.8% 208% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +146.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +238.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +211.6%
Contains more IronIron +170.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +131.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +580.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +32.6%

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.
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% 31% 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 88% 2.2% 0% 0% 86% 38% 28% 12% 65% 0% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1294.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +152.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +152.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +500.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +369.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +15.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.163mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~47µg
~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
2% 35% 61%
Protein: 2.25 g
Fats: 0.53 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 61.41 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +796%
Contains more FatsFats +8450.9%
Contains more OtherOther +231.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +28.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1305.3%

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
16% 56% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.078 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.278 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.138 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +8265.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10320.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -98.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Castanea crenata Opinion
Calories 560kcal 154kcal Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 2.25g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 0.53g Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 26.3mg Castanea crenata
Net carbs 16.57g 34.91g Castanea crenata
Carbs 27.17g 34.91g Castanea crenata
Magnesium 121mg 49mg Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 31mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 329mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 1.45mg Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g Castanea crenata
Fiber 10.6g Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.562mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 1.1mg Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 72mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 14mg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 37IU Pistachio
Vitamin A 26µg 2µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 1.591mg Castanea crenata
Selenium 7µg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.344mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.163mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.5mg Castanea crenata
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.206mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.283mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 47µg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 0.078g Castanea crenata
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 0.278g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.138g Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.032mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.09mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.111mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 0.139mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.147mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.054mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.088mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.134mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.056mg Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g 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 Castanea crenata
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
65%
Pistachio
27%
Castanea crenata
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
59%
Castanea crenata

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 - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.829g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Castanea crenata
Castanea crenata is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.6)
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. Castanea crenata - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169413/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.