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Pistachio vs. Chickpeas — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pistachio and Chickpeas different?

  • Pistachio is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Vitamin E , and Iron, while Chickpeas is higher in Folate.
  • Pistachio covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 120% more than Chickpeas.
  • Pistachio contains 22 times more Saturated Fat than Chickpeas. Pistachio contains 5.907g of Saturated Fat, while Chickpeas contains 0.269g.

Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt types were used in this article.

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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 Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +35.6%
Contains more Magnesium +152.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.7%
Contains more Potassium +252.2%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +43.8%
Contains more Copper +269.3%
Contains more Manganese +16.5%
Contains more Selenium +89.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 109% 35% 72% 26% 1% 42% 118% 135% 21%
Contains more Calcium +114.3%
Contains more Iron +35.6%
Contains more Magnesium +152.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +191.7%
Contains more Potassium +252.2%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +43.8%
Contains more Copper +269.3%
Contains more Manganese +16.5%
Contains more Selenium +89.2%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +1811.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +717.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1123%
Contains more Folate +237.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 7% 0% 5% 30% 15% 10% 18% 33% 129% 0% 10%
Contains more Vitamin A +1811.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +717.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +330.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +650%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +147.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +81.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1123%
Contains more Folate +237.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +127.5%
Contains more Fats +1649.8%
Contains more Other +223.9%
Contains more Water +1277.8%
Equal in Carbs - 27.42
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
9% 3% 27% 60%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 2.59 g
Carbs: 27.42 g
Water: 60.21 g
Other: 0.92 g
Contains more Protein +127.5%
Contains more Fats +1649.8%
Contains more Other +223.9%
Contains more Water +1277.8%
Equal in Carbs - 27.42

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3889.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1143.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
13% 29% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.269 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.583 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.156 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3889.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1143.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pistachio Chickpeas
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 Chickpeas Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 19.82g Chickpeas
Protein 20.16g 8.86g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 2.59g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 27.42g Chickpeas
Calories 560kcal 164kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 4.8g Chickpeas
Fiber 10.6g 7.6g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 49mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 2.89mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 48mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 168mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 291mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 7mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 1.53mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.352mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 1.03mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 3.7µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 27IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 1µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.35mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.116mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.063mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.526mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.286mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.139mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 172µg Chickpeas
Vitamin K 4µg Chickpeas
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.085mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.329mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.38mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 0.631mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.593mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.116mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.475mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.372mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.244mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 0.269g Chickpeas
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 0.583g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 1.156g 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 Chickpeas
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
21%
Chickpeas
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
57%
Chickpeas

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
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?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.638g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpeas
Chickpeas is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Chickpeas - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173757/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.