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Pistachio vs. Hickory nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pistachio and Hickory nut

  • Pistachio is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Fiber, however, Hickory nut are richer in Manganese, Vitamin B5, Zinc, and Magnesium.
  • Hickory nut' daily need coverage for Manganese is 148% higher.
  • Pistachio has 9 times more Vitamin B6 than Hickory nut. While Pistachio has 1.7mg of Vitamin B6, Hickory nut have only 0.192mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Nuts, hickorynuts, dried.

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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 124% 18% 38% 80% 246% 118% 144% 0.13% 601% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.1%
Contains more IronIron +84.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +76.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +43%
Contains more ZincZinc +95.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +284.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.7%
~equal in Sodium ~1mg

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 6.7% 7.9% 0% 0% 217% 30% 17% 105% 44% 0% 0% 30% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +180%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +293.9%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +785.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +27.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +235.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.867mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~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
13% 64% 18% 3% 2%
Protein: 12.72 g
Fats: 64.37 g
Carbs: 18.25 g
Water: 2.65 g
Other: 2.01 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +58.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.9%
Contains more WaterWater +64.9%
Contains more OtherOther +48.3%
Contains more FatsFats +42%

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
11% 53% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.038 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 32.611 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 21.886 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -16.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +40.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +52.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Hickory nut Opinion
Calories 560kcal 657kcal Hickory nut
Protein 20.16g 12.72g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 64.37g Hickory nut
Vitamin C 5.6mg 2mg Pistachio
Net carbs 16.57g 11.85g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 18.25g Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 173mg Hickory nut
Calcium 105mg 61mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 436mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 2.12mg Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g Hickory nut
Fiber 10.6g 6.4g Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.738mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 4.31mg Hickory nut
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 336mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Vitamin A 516IU 131IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 7µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 4.61mg Hickory nut
Selenium 7µg 8.1µg Hickory nut
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.867mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.131mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.907mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 1.746mg Hickory nut
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.192mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 40µg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 7.038g Pistachio
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 32.611g Hickory nut
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 21.886g Hickory nut
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.139mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.422mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.576mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 1.027mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.497mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.3mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.713mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.73mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.389mg Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g 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 Hickory nut
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
35%
Hickory nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
141%
Hickory nut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.131g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Hickory nut
Hickory nut is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
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.

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. Hickory nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170177/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.