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Pistachio vs. Caviar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pistachio and Caviar

  • Pistachio has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Manganese, while Caviar has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Iron, and Vitamin B5.
  • Caviar covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 833% more than Pistachio.
  • Pistachio contains 24 times more Manganese than Caviar. While Pistachio contains 1.2mg of Manganese, Caviar contains only 0.05mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Pistachio is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Fish, caviar, black and red, granular.

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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%
Caviar
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 214% 83% 16% 446% 37% 26% 153% 196% 6.5% 357%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +466.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +1081.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +131.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +37.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2300%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +147.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +161.9%
Contains more IronIron +203.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +835.7%

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%
Caviar
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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% 54% 38% 87% 48% 143% 2.3% 210% 74% 2500% 1.5% 38% 268%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +51.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +357.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +983.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +431.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +75.4%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +287.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +573.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Folate ~50µg

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
Caviar
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25% 18% 4% 48% 6%
Protein: 24.6 g
Fats: 17.9 g
Carbs: 4 g
Water: 47.5 g
Other: 6 g
Contains more FatsFats +153.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +579.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +22%
Contains more WaterWater +987%
Contains more OtherOther +101.3%

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
Caviar
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25% 29% 46%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.06 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.631 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.405 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +402.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +94.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Caviar Opinion
Calories 560kcal 264kcal Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 24.6g Caviar
Fats 45.32g 17.9g Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg Pistachio
Net carbs 16.57g 4g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 4g Pistachio
Cholesterol 0mg 588mg Pistachio
Vitamin D 0IU 117IU Caviar
Magnesium 121mg 300mg Caviar
Calcium 105mg 275mg Caviar
Potassium 1025mg 181mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 11.88mg Caviar
Sugar 7.66g 0g Caviar
Fiber 10.6g 0g Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.11mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 0.95mg Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 356mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 1500mg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 905IU Caviar
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 271µg Caviar
Vitamin E 2.86mg 1.89mg Pistachio
Vitamin D 0µg 2.9µg Caviar
Manganese 1.2mg 0.05mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 65.5µg Caviar
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.19mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.62mg Caviar
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.12mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 3.5mg Caviar
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.32mg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 0µg 20µg Caviar
Vitamin K 0.6µg Caviar
Folate 51µg 50µg Pistachio
Choline 490.9mg Caviar
Saturated Fat 5.907g 4.06g Caviar
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 4.631g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 7.405g Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.323mg Caviar
Threonine 0.684mg 1.263mg Caviar
Isoleucine 0.917mg 1.035mg Caviar
Leucine 1.604mg 2.133mg Caviar
Lysine 1.138mg 1.834mg Caviar
Methionine 0.36mg 0.646mg Caviar
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 1.071mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 1.263mg Caviar
Histidine 0.512mg 0.649mg Caviar
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 2.741g Caviar
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 3.8g Caviar
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.229g Caviar
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 Caviar
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
266%
Caviar
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
153%
Caviar

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 588mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 1499mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $97.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.847g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Caviar
Caviar is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Caviar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174188/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.