Pistachio vs. Cocoa bean — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pistachios and cocoa bean?
- Pistachios are higher in vitamin B6 and vitamin B1, yet cocoa bean is higher in copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, fiber, potassium, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Cocoa bean's daily need coverage for copper is 256% more.
- Pistachios have 14 times more vitamin B6 than cocoa bean. While pistachios have 1.7mg of vitamin B6, cocoa bean has only 0.118mg.
We used Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali 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.
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +293.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +144.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +295.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +177.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +189.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +211.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +88.6% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +2760% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +690.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +104.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1340.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +59.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +187.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +84.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.16 g
Fats:
45.32 g
Carbs:
27.17 g
Water:
4.37 g
Other:
2.98 g
Protein:
18.1 g
Fats:
13.1 g
Carbs:
58.3 g
Water:
2.7 g
Other:
7.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +11.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +246% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +61.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +114.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +161.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.38 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
7.76 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.42 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.9% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +429.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +3323.8% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.3mg | 3.607mg | 256% |
| Iron | 3.92mg | 15.52mg | 145% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 0.118mg | 122% |
| Manganese | 1.2mg | 3.737mg | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 0.42g | 93% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 476mg | 85% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 29.8g | 77% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 0.11mg | 63% |
| Fats | 45.32g | 13.1g | 50% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.257g | 4.39g | 47% |
| Potassium | 1025mg | 2509mg | 44% |
| Zinc | 2.2mg | 6.37mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 728mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.46mg | 23% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 78mg | 20% |
| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 0.1mg | 18% |
| Calories | 560kcal | 220kcal | 17% |
| Selenium | 7µg | 13.2µg | 11% |
| Carbs | 27.17g | 58.3g | 10% |
| Saturated fat | 5.907g | 7.76g | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 2.4mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Folate | 51µg | 32µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 0.254mg | 5% |
| Protein | 20.16g | 18.1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2% | |
| Choline | 11.4mg | 2% | |
| Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 111mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.57g | 28.5g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.66g | 1.76g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.271mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.684mg | 0.716mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 0.701mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.604mg | 1.097mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.138mg | 0.907mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0.187mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 0.869mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.249mg | 1.086mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0.312mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
63%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
343%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.853g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cocoa bean is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cocoa bean is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cocoa bean is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.6)
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.