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Pistachio vs. Cellophane noodles — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pistachios and cellophane noodles

  • The amount of copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, manganese, fiber, potassium, magnesium, and iron in pistachios is higher than in cellophane noodles.
  • Pistachios cover your daily need for copper, 135% more than cellophane noodles.
  • Pistachios contain 347 times more saturated fat than cellophane noodles. While pistachios contain 5.907g of saturated fat, cellophane noodles contain only 0.017g.
  • Pistachios have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pistachios is 28, while the glycemic index of cellophane noodles is 39.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Noodles, chinese, cellophane or long rice (mung beans), dehydrated.

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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 2.1% 7.5% 0.88% 81% 27% 11% 14% 1.3% 13% 43%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +3933.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +320%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +10150%
Contains more IronIron +80.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1504.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +436.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1431.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1100%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.9%

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 0% 0% 2.6% 0% 38% 0% 3.8% 6% 12% 0% 0% 1.5% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2100%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +480%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +550%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +420%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3300%
Contains more FolateFolate +2450%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
86% 13%
Protein: 0.16 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 86.09 g
Water: 13.42 g
Other: 0.27 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +12500%
Contains more FatsFats +75433.3%
Contains more OtherOther +1003.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +216.9%
Contains more WaterWater +207.1%

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
40% 19% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.018 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +290612.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +79788.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pistachio Cellophane noodles
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 Cellophane noodles DV% diff.
Copper 1.3mg 0.081mg 135%
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.05mg 127%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.018g 96%
Fats 45.32g 0.06g 70%
Phosphorus 490mg 32mg 65%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.15mg 60%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 0.008g 58%
Manganese 1.2mg 0.1mg 48%
Protein 20.16g 0.16g 40%
Fiber 10.6g 0.5g 40%
Potassium 1025mg 10mg 30%
Magnesium 121mg 3mg 28%
Saturated fat 5.907g 0.017g 27%
Iron 3.92mg 2.17mg 22%
Carbs 27.17g 86.09g 20%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.13mg 18%
Choline 93.2mg 17%
Zinc 2.2mg 0.41mg 16%
Folate 51µg 2µg 12%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0mg 12%
Calories 560kcal 351kcal 10%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.1mg 8%
Calcium 105mg 25mg 8%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.2mg 7%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin A 26µg 0µg 3%
Selenium 7µg 7.9µg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 16.57g 85.59g N/A
Sugar 7.66g 0g N/A
Sodium 1mg 10mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.002mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0.005mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.007mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0.013mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0.011mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0.002mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.01mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0.008mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.005mg 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 Cellophane noodles
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
9%
Cellophane noodles
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
20%
Cellophane noodles

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
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?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.89g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cellophane noodles
Cellophane noodles is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Cellophane noodles - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174258/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.