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Pistachio vs. Cornmeal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pistachio and Cornmeal

  • Pistachio has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Manganese, Fiber, Vitamin B1, and Potassium, while Cornmeal has more Folate, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pistachio covers your daily need of Copper 136% more than Cornmeal.
  • Pistachio contains 27 times more Saturated Fat than Cornmeal. While Pistachio contains 5.907g of Saturated Fat, Cornmeal contains only 0.22g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Cornmeal, degermed, enriched, yellow.

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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 +3400%
Contains more Magnesium +278.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.9%
Contains more Potassium +621.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +1610.5%
Contains more Manganese +589.7%
Contains more Iron +11.2%
Contains more Selenium +50%
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 1% 164% 23% 43% 13% 1% 19% 26% 23% 58%
Contains more Calcium +3400%
Contains more Magnesium +278.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +394.9%
Contains more Potassium +621.8%
Contains less Sodium -85.7%
Contains more Zinc +233.3%
Contains more Copper +1610.5%
Contains more Manganese +589.7%
Contains more Iron +11.2%
Contains more Selenium +50%

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 +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2283.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +834.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282.2%
Contains more Folate +309.8%
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 13% 3% 0% 0% 138% 89% 94% 15% 42% 157% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +141.1%
Contains more Vitamin E +2283.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +57.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +834.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +138.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +282.2%
Contains more Folate +309.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +183.5%
Contains more Fats +2489.7%
Contains more Other +484.3%
Contains more Carbs +192.4%
Contains more Water +155.8%
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
7% 2% 79% 11%
Protein: 7.11 g
Fats: 1.75 g
Carbs: 79.45 g
Water: 11.18 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +183.5%
Contains more Fats +2489.7%
Contains more Other +484.3%
Contains more Carbs +192.4%
Contains more Water +155.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5863.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1636.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
15% 27% 58%
Saturated Fat: 0.22 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.39 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.828 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5863.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1636.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.3%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Sucrose +910.3%
Contains more Fructose +41.2%
Contains more Starch +4289.2%
Contains more Glucose +75%
Contains more Maltose +11.8%
18% 74% 3% 3% 2%
Starch: 1.67 g
Sucrose: 6.87 g
Glucose: 0.32 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
98%
Starch: 73.3 g
Sucrose: 0.68 g
Glucose: 0.56 g
Fructose: 0.17 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.19 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +910.3%
Contains more Fructose +41.2%
Contains more Starch +4289.2%
Contains more Glucose +75%
Contains more Maltose +11.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Cornmeal Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 75.55g Cornmeal
Protein 20.16g 7.11g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 1.75g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 79.45g Cornmeal
Calories 560kcal 370kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g 73.3g Cornmeal
Fructose 0.24g 0.17g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 1.61g Cornmeal
Fiber 10.6g 3.9g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 3mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 4.36mg Cornmeal
Magnesium 121mg 32mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 99mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 142mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 7mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 0.66mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.076mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.174mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 10.5µg Cornmeal
Vitamin A 516IU 214IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 11µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.12mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.551mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.382mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 4.968mg Cornmeal
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.24mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.182mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 209µg Cornmeal
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.038mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.172mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.242mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 1.006mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.105mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.162mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.366mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.337mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.172mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 0.22g Cornmeal
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 0.39g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.828g 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 Cornmeal
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
46%
Cornmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
37%
Cornmeal

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 - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.05g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.687g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cornmeal
Cornmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Cornmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168867/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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