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Pistachio vs. Cucumber — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pistachio and Cucumber?

  • Cucumber has less Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, and Magnesium than Pistachio.
  • Pistachio's daily need coverage for Copper is 140% higher.
  • Pistachio has 160 times more Saturated Fat than Cucumber. Pistachio has 5.907g of Saturated Fat, while Cucumber has 0.037g.

We used Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Cucumber, with peel, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Pistachio
Pistachio
10
:
0
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Calcium +556.3%
Contains more Iron +1300%
Contains more Magnesium +830.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1941.7%
Contains more Potassium +597.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Copper +3070.7%
Contains more Manganese +1419%
Contains more Selenium +2233.3%
Pistachio
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Cucumber
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 11% 10% 11% 13% 1% 6% 14% 11% 2%
Contains more Calcium +556.3%
Contains more Iron +1300%
Contains more Magnesium +830.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +1941.7%
Contains more Potassium +597.3%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +1000%
Contains more Copper +3070.7%
Contains more Manganese +1419%
Contains more Selenium +2233.3%

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.
Pistachio
Pistachio
9
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Vitamin A +391.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +9433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +384.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1226.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4150%
Contains more Folate +628.6%
Pistachio
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%
Cucumber
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 7% 1% 0% 10% 7% 8% 2% 16% 10% 6% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin A +391.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +9433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +384.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1226.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +100.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4150%
Contains more Folate +628.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pistachio
Pistachio
4
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Protein +3001.5%
Contains more Fats +41100%
Contains more Carbs +648.5%
Contains more Other +684.2%
Contains more Water +2079.2%
Pistachio
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
Cucumber
4% 95%
Protein: 0.65 g
Fats: 0.11 g
Carbs: 3.63 g
Water: 95.23 g
Other: 0.38 g
Contains more Protein +3001.5%
Contains more Fats +41100%
Contains more Carbs +648.5%
Contains more Other +684.2%
Contains more Water +2079.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pistachio
Pistachio
2
:
1
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +465040%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44837.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%
Pistachio
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Cucumber
50% 7% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.037 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.005 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.032 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +465040%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +44837.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.4%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pistachio
Pistachio
3
:
2
Cucumber
Cucumber
Contains more Starch +101.2%
Contains more Sucrose +22800%
Contains more Maltose +1600%
Contains more Glucose +137.5%
Contains more Fructose +262.5%
Pistachio
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
Cucumber
33% 30% 35%
Starch: 0.83 g
Sucrose: 0.03 g
Glucose: 0.76 g
Fructose: 0.87 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +101.2%
Contains more Sucrose +22800%
Contains more Maltose +1600%
Contains more Glucose +137.5%
Contains more Fructose +262.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Cucumber Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 3.13g Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 0.65g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 0.11g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 3.63g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 15kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g 0.83g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g 0.87g Cucumber
Sugar 7.66g 1.67g Cucumber
Fiber 10.6g 0.5g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 16mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 0.28mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 13mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 24mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 147mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 2mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 0.2mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.041mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.079mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 0.3µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 105IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 5µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.03mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 2.8mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.027mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.033mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.098mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.259mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.04mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 7µg Pistachio
Vitamin K 16.4µg Cucumber
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.005mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.019mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.021mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 0.029mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.029mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.006mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.019mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.022mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.01mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 0.037g Cucumber
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 0.005g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.032g 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 Cucumber
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
9%
Cucumber
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
8%
Cucumber

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cucumber
Cucumber is lower in glycemic index (difference - 7)
Which food is cheaper?
Cucumber
Cucumber is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Cucumber - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168409/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.