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Pistachio vs. Chickpea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pistachios and chickpea raw?

  • Pistachios are higher in vitamin B6, copper, phosphorus, vitamin B1, vitamin E, and selenium, yet chickpea raw is higher in manganese, folate, and vitamin B5.
  • Chickpea raw's daily need coverage for manganese is 874% more.
  • The amount of saturated fat in chickpea raw is lower.

We used Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Chickpeas (garbanzo beans, bengal gram), mature seeds, raw types 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.
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 56% 17% 63% 162% 219% 75% 108% 3.1% 2779% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +42.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +98.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +94.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more ZincZinc +25.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1675.5%
~equal in Iron ~4.31mg

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 13% 1% 16% 0% 119% 49% 29% 95% 123% 0% 23% 418% 54%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +40%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +248.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +82.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +217.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +32.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +992.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~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
20% 6% 63% 8% 3%
Protein: 20.47 g
Fats: 6.04 g
Carbs: 62.95 g
Water: 7.68 g
Other: 2.86 g
Contains more FatsFats +650.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +131.7%
Contains more WaterWater +75.7%
~equal in Protein ~20.47g
~equal in Other ~2.86g

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
13% 29% 58%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.603 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.731 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1589%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +426.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -89.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Chickpea raw DV% diff.
Manganese 1.2mg 21.306mg 874%
Folate 51µg 557µg 127%
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.535mg 90%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 2.731g 78%
Copper 1.3mg 0.656mg 72%
Fats 45.32g 6.04g 60%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 1.377g 55%
Phosphorus 490mg 252mg 34%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.477mg 33%
Saturated fat 5.907g 0.603g 24%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 1.588mg 21%
Choline 99.3mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.82mg 14%
Selenium 7µg 0µg 13%
Carbs 27.17g 62.95g 12%
Magnesium 121mg 79mg 10%
Calories 560kcal 378kcal 9%
Potassium 1025mg 718mg 9%
Vitamin K 9µg 8%
Fiber 10.6g 12.2g 6%
Zinc 2.2mg 2.76mg 5%
Iron 3.92mg 4.31mg 5%
Calcium 105mg 57mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.212mg 4%
Vitamin A 26µg 3µg 3%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.541mg 2%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 4mg 2%
Sodium 1mg 24mg 1%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Protein 20.16g 20.47g 1%
Net carbs 16.57g 50.75g N/A
Sugar 7.66g 10.7g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.882mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 1.465mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 1.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0.27mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 1.103mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0.865mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.566mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Chickpea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
72%
Chickpea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
348%
Chickpea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.04g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.304g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chickpea raw
Chickpea raw is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Chickpea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173756/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.