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Pistachio vs. Feta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pistachios and feta

  • Pistachios have more copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, manganese, fiber, and iron; however, feta is richer in vitamin B12 and vitamin B2.
  • Pistachios cover your daily copper needs 141% more than feta.
  • Pistachios contain less saturated fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Cheese, feta.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 148% 5.5% 24% 11% 79% 144% 120% 3.7% 82%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +536.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1553.2%
Contains more IronIron +503.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +3962.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4185.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +369.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +30.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +114.3%

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%
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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 0% 42% 3.6% 6% 39% 195% 19% 58% 98% 211% 4.5% 24% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1488.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +464.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +31.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +300.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +59.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +380.8%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +427.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +86%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
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14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.9%
Contains more FatsFats +113%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +564.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1163.6%
Contains more OtherOther +74.5%

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
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74% 23% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.946 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.591 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -60.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +403.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2333.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Feta DV% diff.
Copper 1.3mg 0.032mg 141%
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.424mg 98%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.591g 92%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.69µg 70%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.154mg 60%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.844mg 53%
Manganese 1.2mg 0.028mg 51%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 4.623g 47%
Fiber 10.6g 0g 42%
Saturated fat 5.907g 14.946g 41%
Iron 3.92mg 0.65mg 41%
Sodium 1mg 917mg 40%
Calcium 105mg 493mg 39%
Fats 45.32g 21.28g 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Potassium 1025mg 62mg 28%
Magnesium 121mg 19mg 24%
Phosphorus 490mg 337mg 22%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.18mg 18%
Calories 560kcal 264kcal 15%
Selenium 7µg 15µg 15%
Protein 20.16g 14.21g 12%
Vitamin A 26µg 125µg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.967mg 9%
Carbs 27.17g 4.09g 8%
Zinc 2.2mg 2.88mg 6%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg 6%
Folate 51µg 32µg 5%
Choline 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.991mg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU 2%
Vitamin K 1.8µg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 16.57g 4.09g N/A
Sugar 7.66g 4.09g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.2mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0.637mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.803mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 1.395mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 1.219mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0.368mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.675mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 1.065mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.397mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
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 Feta
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
54%
Feta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
63%
Feta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 916mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 9.039g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Feta
Feta is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.57g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Feta
Feta is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Feta
Feta is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.