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Pistachio vs. Cherry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pistachio and Cherry

  • Cherry contains less Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, and Potassium than Pistachio.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Pistachio is 133% higher.
  • Cherry has 87 times less Saturated Fat than Pistachio. Pistachio has 5.907g of Saturated Fat, while Cherry has 0.068g.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Cherries, sour, red, 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.
Pistachio
Pistachio
10
:
0
Cherry
Cherry
Contains more Calcium +556.3%
Contains more Iron +1125%
Contains more Magnesium +1244.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +3166.7%
Contains more Potassium +492.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +2100%
Contains more Copper +1150%
Contains more Manganese +971.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Pistachio
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Cherry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 12% 7% 7% 16% 1% 3% 35% 15% 0%
Contains more Calcium +556.3%
Contains more Iron +1125%
Contains more Magnesium +1244.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +3166.7%
Contains more Potassium +492.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Zinc +2100%
Contains more Copper +1150%
Contains more Manganese +971.4%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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.
Pistachio
Pistachio
7
:
3
Cherry
Cherry
Contains more Vitamin E +3985.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3763.6%
Contains more Folate +537.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +78.6%
Pistachio
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%
Cherry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 77% 2% 0% 34% 8% 10% 8% 9% 11% 6% 0% 6%
Contains more Vitamin E +3985.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +225%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3763.6%
Contains more Folate +537.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +148.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +78.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pistachio
Pistachio
4
:
1
Cherry
Cherry
Contains more Protein +1916%
Contains more Fats +15006.7%
Contains more Carbs +123.1%
Contains more Other +664.1%
Contains more Water +1870.9%
Pistachio
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
Cherry
12% 86%
Protein: 1 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 12.18 g
Water: 86.13 g
Other: 0.39 g
Contains more Protein +1916%
Contains more Fats +15006.7%
Contains more Carbs +123.1%
Contains more Other +664.1%
Contains more Water +1870.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pistachio
Pistachio
2
:
1
Cherry
Cherry
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28262.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15877.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%
Pistachio
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Cherry
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.068 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.082 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.09 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28262.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15877.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pistachio
Pistachio
3
:
2
Cherry
Cherry
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +758.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1206.3%
Contains more Fructose +1362.5%
Pistachio
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
Cherry
9% 49% 41%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.8 g
Glucose: 4.18 g
Fructose: 3.51 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +758.8%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +1206.3%
Contains more Fructose +1362.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Cherry Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 10.58g Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 1g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 0.3g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 12.18g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 50kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g 3.51g Cherry
Sugar 7.66g 8.49g Pistachio
Fiber 10.6g 1.6g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 16mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 0.32mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 9mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 15mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 173mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 3mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 0.1mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.104mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.112mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 0µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 1283IU Cherry
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 64µg Cherry
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.07mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 10mg Cherry
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.03mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.04mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.4mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.143mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.044mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 8µg Pistachio
Vitamin K 2.1µg Cherry
Tryptophan 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 0.068g Cherry
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 0.082g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.09g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Cherry
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
14%
Cherry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
10%
Cherry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
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 Saturated Fat?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.839g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cherry
Cherry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 6)
Which food is cheaper?
Cherry
Cherry is cheaper (difference - $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. Cherry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173954/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.