Pistachio vs. Chestnut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between Pistachio and Chestnut
- Pistachio has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Iron, Zinc, Magnesium, and Manganese, however, Chestnut is richer in Vitamin C.
- Pistachio's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 113% more.
- Pistachio contains 23 times more Saturated Fat than Chestnut. Pistachio contains 5.907g of Saturated Fat, while Chestnut contains 0.26g.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +124.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +128.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +43.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +126.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +175.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +780% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +394.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +40.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2935.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +487.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +53.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +77.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +64.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +629.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +34.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +376.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +908% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +3184.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +319.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1459.5% |
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Carbs
~27.76g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +4785.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2538.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -95.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in price |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Saturated Fat |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 560kcal | 131kcal |
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| Protein | 20.16g | 2g |
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| Fats | 45.32g | 1.38g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 26.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 16.57g | 27.76g |
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| Carbs | 27.17g | 27.76g |
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| Magnesium | 121mg | 54mg |
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| Calcium | 105mg | 46mg |
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| Potassium | 1025mg | 715mg |
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| Iron | 3.92mg | 1.73mg |
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| Sugar | 7.66g |
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| Fiber | 10.6g |
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| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.472mg |
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| Zinc | 2.2mg | 0.25mg |
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| Starch | 1.67g |
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| Phosphorus | 490mg | 99mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 27mg |
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| Vitamin A | 516IU | 17IU |
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| Vitamin A | 26µg | 1µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.86mg |
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| Manganese | 1.2mg | 0.854mg |
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| Selenium | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 0.148mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.104mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 0.731mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 0.316mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 0.233mg |
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| Folate | 51µg | 38µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.907g | 0.26g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.257g | 0.476g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 0.545g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.022mg |
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| Threonine | 0.684mg | 0.071mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 0.079mg |
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| Leucine | 1.604mg | 0.118mg |
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| Lysine | 1.138mg | 0.118mg |
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| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0.047mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 0.084mg |
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| Valine | 1.249mg | 0.112mg |
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| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0.055mg |
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| Fructose | 0.24g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g |
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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%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chestnut is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.647g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)