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Pistachio vs. Ginger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pistachio and Ginger?

  • Pistachio is richer than Ginger in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Pistachio's daily need coverage for Copper is 119% more.
  • Pistachio has 35 times more Vitamin B1 than Ginger. While Pistachio has 0.87mg of Vitamin B1, Ginger has only 0.025mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in 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.
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Ginger
Contains more Calcium +556.3%
Contains more Iron +553.3%
Contains more Magnesium +181.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1341.2%
Contains more Potassium +147%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +547.1%
Contains more Copper +475.2%
Contains more Manganese +424%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 23% 31% 15% 37% 2% 10% 76% 30% 4%
Contains more Calcium +556.3%
Contains more Iron +553.3%
Contains more Magnesium +181.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1341.2%
Contains more Potassium +147%
Contains less Sodium -92.3%
Contains more Zinc +547.1%
Contains more Copper +475.2%
Contains more Manganese +424%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Ginger
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +12%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +962.5%
Contains more Folate +363.6%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 6% 0% 17% 7% 8% 15% 13% 37% 9% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin C +12%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3380%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +73.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +156.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +962.5%
Contains more Folate +363.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1007.7%
Contains more Fats +5942.7%
Contains more Carbs +52.9%
Contains more Other +287%
Contains more Water +1705.3%
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
2% 18% 79%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.75 g
Carbs: 17.77 g
Water: 78.89 g
Other: 0.77 g
Contains more Protein +1007.7%
Contains more Fats +5942.7%
Contains more Carbs +52.9%
Contains more Other +287%
Contains more Water +1705.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15001.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9237.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.6%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
40% 30% 30%
Saturated Fat: 0.203 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.154 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15001.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9237.7%
Contains less Saturated 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.
Pistachio Ginger
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Ginger Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 15.77g Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 1.82g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 0.75g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 17.77g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 80kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 1.7g Ginger
Fiber 10.6g 2g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 16mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 0.6mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 43mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 34mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 415mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 13mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 0.34mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.226mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.229mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 0.7µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 0IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.26mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 5mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.025mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.034mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.75mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.203mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.16mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 11µg Pistachio
Vitamin K 0.1µg Ginger
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.012mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.036mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.051mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 0.074mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.057mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.013mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.045mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.073mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.03mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 0.203g Ginger
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 0.154g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.154g Pistachio
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 Ginger
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
71%
Pistachio
9%
Ginger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
23%
Ginger

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.96g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.704g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ginger
Ginger is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Ginger
Ginger is cheaper (difference - $2.1)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Ginger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169231/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.