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Pistachio vs. Fireweed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pistachio and Fireweed?

  • Pistachio is richer in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Fireweed is richer in Manganese, Calcium, Vitamin B3, Vitamin A, and Vitamin B5.
  • Fireweed's daily need coverage for Manganese is 239% higher.
  • Pistachio has 26 times more Vitamin B1 than Fireweed. Pistachio has 0.87mg of Vitamin B1, while Fireweed has 0.033mg.

We used Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Fireweed, leaves, 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.
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 111% 129% 44% 90% 107% 73% 46% 4.4% 874% 4.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +107.5%
Contains more IronIron +63.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +306.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +353.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +677.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +28.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +308.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +20.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +458.7%

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% 31% 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 7.3% 216% 0% 0% 8.3% 32% 88% 81% 146% 0% 0% 84% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +154.5%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +16.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +169%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +597.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +259.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +160.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +119.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
5% 3% 19% 71% 3%
Protein: 4.71 g
Fats: 2.75 g
Carbs: 19.22 g
Water: 70.78 g
Other: 2.54 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +328%
Contains more FatsFats +1548%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.4%
Contains more OtherOther +17.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1519.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Fireweed Opinion
Calories 560kcal 103kcal Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 4.71g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 2.75g Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 2.2mg Pistachio
Net carbs 16.57g 8.62g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 19.22g Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 156mg Fireweed
Calcium 105mg 429mg Fireweed
Potassium 1025mg 494mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 2.4mg Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g Fireweed
Fiber 10.6g 10.6g
Copper 1.3mg 0.32mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 2.66mg Fireweed
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 108mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 34mg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 3598IU Fireweed
Vitamin A 26µg 180µg Fireweed
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 6.704mg Fireweed
Selenium 7µg 0.9µg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.033mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.137mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 4.674mg Fireweed
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 1.356mg Fireweed
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.632mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 112µg Fireweed
Saturated Fat 5.907g Fireweed
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Fireweed
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
65%
Pistachio
51%
Fireweed
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
148%
Fireweed

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.907g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Fireweed
Fireweed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Fireweed - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169399/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.