Pistachio vs. Chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between Pistachio and Chocolate
- Pistachio has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Copper, Vitamin E, Fiber, and Potassium, while Chocolate has more Iron, and Vitamin B12.
- Pistachio covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 128% more than Chocolate.
- Pistachio contains 35 times more Vitamin B1 than Chocolate. While Pistachio contains 0.87mg of Vitamin B1, Chocolate contains only 0.025mg.
- The amount of Saturated Fat in Pistachio is lower.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +87.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +26.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +137.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -95.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +133.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +20.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +104.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +18.3% |
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 CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +932% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +429.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +220% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +79.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +75.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3947.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +313.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +44.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +350.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +75.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +125.1% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -68.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +143.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1216.8% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +573.2% |
| Contains more LactoseLactose | +∞% |
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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 Sodium |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 560kcal | 546kcal |
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| Protein | 20.16g | 4.88g |
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| Fats | 45.32g | 31.28g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg |
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| Net carbs | 16.57g | 54.17g |
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| Carbs | 27.17g | 61.17g |
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| Cholesterol | 0mg | 8mg |
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| Magnesium | 121mg | 146mg |
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| Calcium | 105mg | 56mg |
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| Potassium | 1025mg | 559mg |
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| Iron | 3.92mg | 8.02mg |
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| Sugar | 7.66g | 47.9g |
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| Fiber | 10.6g | 7g |
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| Copper | 1.3mg | 1.028mg |
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| Zinc | 2.2mg | 2.01mg |
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| Starch | 1.67g |
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| Phosphorus | 490mg | 206mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 24mg |
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| Vitamin A | 516IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A | 26µg | 2µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 0.54mg |
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| Manganese | 1.2mg | 1.419mg |
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| Selenium | 7µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 0.025mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.05mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 0.725mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 0.297mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 0.042mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.23µg |
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| Vitamin K | 8.1µg |
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| Folate | 51µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0g | 0.112g |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.907g | 18.519g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.257g | 9.54g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 1.092g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.251mg |
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| Threonine | 0.684mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.917mg |
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| Leucine | 1.604mg |
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| Lysine | 1.138mg |
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| Methionine | 0.36mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg |
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| Valine | 1.249mg |
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| Histidine | 0.512mg |
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| Fructose | 0.24g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.085g |
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | 0.947g |
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 40.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 12.612g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chocolate is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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.