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Pistachio vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pistachios and croissant

  • Pistachios have more copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, manganese, fiber, potassium, and magnesium; however, croissant is richer in selenium.
  • Pistachios cover your daily copper needs 136% more than croissant.
  • Croissant has 29 times less vitamin B6 than pistachios. Pistachios have 1.7mg of vitamin B6, while croissant has 0.058mg.
  • Pistachios contain less saturated fat.
  • Croissant has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of croissant is 56, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Croissants, butter.

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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 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +656.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +183.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +768.6%
Contains more IronIron +93.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1525%
Contains more ZincZinc +193.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +366.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +263.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +224.3%

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.
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 0.67% 69% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +240.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +124.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2831%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +692.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +50.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +68.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +65.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +72.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +145.9%
Contains more FatsFats +115.8%
Contains more OtherOther +65.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +68.6%
Contains more WaterWater +430.9%

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
64% 30% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -49.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +320.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1214.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Croissant DV% diff.
Copper 1.3mg 0.08mg 136%
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.058mg 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 1.094g 89%
Phosphorus 490mg 105mg 55%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 5.525g 44%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.388mg 40%
Manganese 1.2mg 0.33mg 38%
Fats 45.32g 21g 37%
Fiber 10.6g 2.6g 32%
Selenium 7µg 22.7µg 29%
Potassium 1025mg 118mg 27%
Saturated fat 5.907g 11.659g 26%
Magnesium 121mg 16mg 25%
Protein 20.16g 8.2g 24%
Iron 3.92mg 2.03mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Sodium 1mg 467mg 20%
Vitamin A 26µg 206µg 20%
Zinc 2.2mg 0.75mg 13%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.84mg 13%
Folate 51µg 88µg 9%
Calories 560kcal 406kcal 8%
Choline 38.8mg 7%
Calcium 105mg 37mg 7%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.16µg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.861mg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.241mg 6%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 2.188mg 6%
Carbs 27.17g 45.8g 6%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0.2mg 6%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 16.57g 43.2g N/A
Sugar 7.66g 11.26g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.099mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0.284mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.365mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0.623mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0.329mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0.175mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.416mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0.41mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.187mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Croissant
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
63%
Pistachio
35%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.6g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 466mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.752g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Croissant
Croissant is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.