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Pistachio vs. Salmon raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pistachio and Salmon raw?

  • Pistachio is higher in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Salmon raw is higher in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Salmon raw's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 133% more.

We used Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Fish, salmon, Atlantic, wild, raw types in this article.

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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 21% 3.6% 43% 30% 83% 17% 86% 5.7% 2.1% 199%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +317.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +775%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +109.2%
Contains more IronIron +390%
Contains more CopperCopper +420%
Contains more ZincZinc +243.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +7400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +421.4%

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% 2.4% 0% 0% 57% 88% 147% 100% 189% 398% 0% 19% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1190%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +285%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +104%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +137.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +504.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +220%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
20% 6% 69% 5%
Protein: 19.84 g
Fats: 6.34 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.5 g
Other: 5.32 g
Contains more FatsFats +614.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +1467.5%
Contains more OtherOther +78.5%
~equal in Protein ~19.84g

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
17% 37% 45%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.981 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.103 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.539 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1005.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +466.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Salmon raw Opinion
Calories 560kcal 142kcal Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 19.84g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 6.34g Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg Pistachio
Net carbs 16.57g 0g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 0g Pistachio
Cholesterol 0mg 55mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 29mg Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 12mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 490mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 0.8mg Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g Salmon raw
Fiber 10.6g 0g Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.25mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 0.64mg Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 200mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 44mg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 40IU Pistachio
Vitamin A 26µg 12µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.016mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 36.5µg Salmon raw
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.226mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.38mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 7.86mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 1.664mg Salmon raw
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.818mg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.18µg Salmon raw
Folate 51µg 25µg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 0.981g Salmon raw
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 2.103g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 2.539g Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.222mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.87mg Salmon raw
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.914mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 1.613mg Salmon raw
Lysine 1.138mg 1.822mg Salmon raw
Methionine 0.36mg 0.587mg Salmon raw
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.775mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 1.022mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.584mg Salmon raw
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.321g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 1.115g Salmon raw
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.287g Salmon raw
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 Salmon raw
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
77%
Salmon raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
49%
Salmon raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.926g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Salmon raw
Salmon raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 55mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $10.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
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. Salmon raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173686/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.