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Pistachio vs. Mackerel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pistachio and Mackerel

  • Pistachio is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Phosphorus, however, Mackerel is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, and Selenium.
  • Mackerel's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 500% higher.
  • Pistachio has less Sodium.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +101.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +59.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +97.1%
Contains more IronIron +180%
Contains more CopperCopper +1200%
Contains more ZincZinc +100%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +92.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +948.6%

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 0% 9.4% 48% 756% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +228.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +20.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4250%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +314.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +240%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +18.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +153.8%
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
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more FatsFats +80.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +884%
Contains more OtherOther +349.7%
~equal in Protein ~18.5g

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
33% 38% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -17.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +179.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +131.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Mackerel Opinion
Calories 560kcal 305kcal Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 18.5g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 25.1g Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg Pistachio
Net carbs 16.57g 0g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 0g Pistachio
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg Pistachio
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU Mackerel
Magnesium 121mg 60mg Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 66mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 520mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 1.4mg Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 0g Mackerel
Fiber 10.6g 0g Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.1mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 1.1mg Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 254mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 4450mg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 157IU Pistachio
Vitamin A 26µg 47µg Mackerel
Vitamin E 2.86mg 2.38mg Pistachio
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg Mackerel
Manganese 1.2mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 73.4µg Mackerel
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.02mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.19mg Mackerel
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 3.3mg Mackerel
Vitamin B5 0.52mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.41mg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 0µg 12µg Mackerel
Vitamin K 7.8µg Mackerel
Folate 51µg 15µg Pistachio
Choline 101.6mg Mackerel
Saturated Fat 5.907g 7.148g Pistachio
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 8.32g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 6.21g 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-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g Mackerel
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g Mackerel
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 Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
200%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 4449mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.241g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mackerel
Mackerel is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.