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Pistachio vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pistachio and Roquefort

  • Pistachio has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Fiber, and Iron, however, Roquefort is richer in Calcium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Pistachio covers your daily Copper needs 141% more than Roquefort.
  • Pistachio contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Cheese, roquefort.

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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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +303.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1026.4%
Contains more IronIron +600%
Contains more CopperCopper +3723.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +25%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +530.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +107.1%
~equal in Zinc ~2.08mg

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 0% 63% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2075%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +77.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1271%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +102.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +266.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +232.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~49µg
~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
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +47.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1258.5%
Contains more WaterWater +801.1%
Contains more OtherOther +116.1%
~equal in Protein ~21.54g

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -69.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +174.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +989.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Roquefort Opinion
Calories 560kcal 369kcal Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 21.54g Roquefort
Fats 45.32g 30.64g Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg Pistachio
Net carbs 16.57g 2g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 2g Pistachio
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 30mg Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 662mg Roquefort
Potassium 1025mg 91mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 0.56mg Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g Roquefort
Fiber 10.6g 0g Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.034mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 2.08mg Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 392mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 1809mg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 1047IU Roquefort
Vitamin A 26µg 294µg Roquefort
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.03mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 14.5µg Roquefort
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.04mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.586mg Roquefort
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.734mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 1.731mg Roquefort
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.124mg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.64µg Roquefort
Folate 51µg 49µg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 19.263g Pistachio
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 8.474g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 1.32g Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.303mg Roquefort
Threonine 0.684mg 0.965mg Roquefort
Isoleucine 0.917mg 1.217mg Roquefort
Leucine 1.604mg 2.114mg Roquefort
Lysine 1.138mg 1.848mg Roquefort
Methionine 0.36mg 0.558mg Roquefort
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 1.023mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 1.614mg Roquefort
Histidine 0.512mg 0.602mg Roquefort
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pistachio Roquefort
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
36%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 1808mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.356g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.