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Pistachio vs. Durian — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pistachios and durian

  • The amount of copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, iron, vitamin B1, manganese, fiber, magnesium, zinc, and potassium in pistachios is higher than in durian.
  • Pistachios cover your daily need for copper, 121% more than durian.
  • Pistachios contain 13 times more phosphorus than durian. While pistachios contain 490mg of phosphorus, durian contains only 39mg.
  • Pistachios have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pistachios is 28, while the glycemic index of durian is 49.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Durian, raw or frozen.

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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%
Durian
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 1.8% 38% 16% 69% 7.6% 17% 0.26% 42% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +303.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.1%
Contains more IronIron +811.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +528%
Contains more ZincZinc +685.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1156.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +269.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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%
Durian
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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 66% 0.67% 0% 0% 94% 46% 20% 14% 73% 0% 0% 27% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +132.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +21%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +126.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +438%
Contains more FolateFolate +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +251.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +25%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
Durian
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5% 27% 65%
Protein: 1.47 g
Fats: 5.33 g
Carbs: 27.09 g
Water: 64.99 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1271.4%
Contains more FatsFats +750.3%
Contains more OtherOther +166.1%
Contains more WaterWater +1387.2%
~equal in Carbs ~27.09g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Durian DV% diff.
Copper 1.3mg 0.207mg 121%
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.316mg 106%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 96%
Phosphorus 490mg 39mg 64%
Fats 45.32g 5.33g 62%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 58%
Iron 3.92mg 0.43mg 44%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.374mg 41%
Manganese 1.2mg 0.325mg 38%
Protein 20.16g 1.47g 37%
Fiber 10.6g 3.8g 27%
Saturated fat 5.907g 27%
Magnesium 121mg 30mg 22%
Calories 560kcal 147kcal 21%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 19%
Potassium 1025mg 436mg 17%
Zinc 2.2mg 0.28mg 17%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 19.7mg 16%
Selenium 7µg 13%
Calcium 105mg 6mg 10%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.23mg 6%
Folate 51µg 36µg 4%
Vitamin A 26µg 2µg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.2mg 3%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.074mg 1%
Carbs 27.17g 27.09g 0%
Net carbs 16.57g 23.29g N/A
Sugar 7.66g N/A
Sodium 1mg 2mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Durian
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
26%
Durian
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
21%
Durian

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Durian
Durian is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Durian
Durian is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.907g)
Which food is cheaper?
Durian
Durian is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Durian - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168192/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.