Pistachio vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between pistachios and ginger?
- Pistachios are richer than ginger in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, iron, fiber, magnesium, and potassium.
- Pistachios' daily need coverage for copper is 119% more.
- Pistachios have 35 times more vitamin B1 than ginger. While pistachios have 0.87mg of vitamin B1, ginger has only 0.025mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in ginger is lower.
- The glycemic index of ginger is lower.
We used Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Ginger root, 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +181.4% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +556.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +147% |
| Contains more IronIron | +553.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +475.2% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +547.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +1341.2% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -92.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +424% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +900% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +12% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1000% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +3380% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +370.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +73.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +156.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +962.5% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +363.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1007.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +5942.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +52.9% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +287% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1705.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +15001.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +9237.7% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.6% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.226mg | 119% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 0.16mg | 118% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 0.154g | 95% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 0.025mg | 70% |
| Fats | 45.32g | 0.75g | 69% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 34mg | 65% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.257g | 0.154g | 58% |
| Manganese | 1.2mg | 0.229mg | 42% |
| Iron | 3.92mg | 0.6mg | 42% |
| Protein | 20.16g | 1.82g | 37% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 2g | 34% |
| Saturated fat | 5.907g | 0.203g | 26% |
| Calories | 560kcal | 80kcal | 24% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 43mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 1025mg | 415mg | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.2mg | 0.34mg | 17% |
| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 0.26mg | 17% |
| Selenium | 7µg | 0.7µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.034mg | 10% |
| Folate | 51µg | 11µg | 10% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 16mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 0.203mg | 6% |
| Choline | 28.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 0.75mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Carbs | 27.17g | 17.77g | 3% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 13mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 5mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.57g | 15.77g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.66g | 1.7g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.012mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.684mg | 0.036mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 0.051mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.604mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.138mg | 0.057mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0.013mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 0.045mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.249mg | 0.073mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
9%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
23%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Ginger is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.704g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)