Pistachio vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between pistachios and crackers
- Pistachios have more copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, fiber, manganese, potassium, and magnesium; however, crackers are richer in vitamin B2.
- Pistachios cover your daily copper needs 133% more than crackers.
- Crackers have 27 times less vitamin B6 than pistachios. Pistachios have 1.7mg of vitamin B6, while crackers have 0.063mg.
- Pistachios contain less sodium.
- Crackers have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of crackers is 63, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +572.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +768.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1150% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +349% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +97.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +144.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.3% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +109.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +24.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2598.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +185% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +234.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +80.4% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +203.6% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +71.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +39.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +19.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +125.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +254.9% |
~equal in
Saturated fat
~5.562g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~13.137g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +2875.4% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +46.9% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +20.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +182.4% |
~equal in
Sucrose
~6.95g
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.104mg | 133% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 0.063mg | 126% |
| Vitamin K | 69.3µg | 58% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.257g | 6.553g | 42% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 0.416mg | 38% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 248mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 2.3g | 33% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 726mg | 32% |
| Manganese | 1.2mg | 0.491mg | 31% |
| Fats | 45.32g | 26.43g | 29% |
| Protein | 20.16g | 6.64g | 27% |
| Potassium | 1025mg | 118mg | 27% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 18mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.456mg | 23% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 49.69g | 20% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 4.352mg | 19% |
| Zinc | 2.2mg | 0.49mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 27.17g | 61.3g | 11% |
| Folate | 51µg | 92µg | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 13.137g | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Calories | 560kcal | 510kcal | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 0.417mg | 2% |
| Choline | 9.6mg | 2% | |
| Saturated fat | 5.907g | 5.562g | 2% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 120mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 7µg | 6.7µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 3.03mg | 1% |
| Iron | 3.92mg | 4.03mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.57g | 59g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.66g | 8.18g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 1.076g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.084mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.684mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 0.246mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.604mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.138mg | 0.103mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0.112mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 0.331mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.249mg | 0.294mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0.145mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0.29g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 1.485g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.062g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.009g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | 11.48g | N/A |
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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%
49%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
56%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 725mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Crackers is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.345g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crackers is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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.