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Pistachio vs. Hot chocolate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pistachio and Hot chocolate?

  • Hot chocolate has less Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, and Magnesium than Pistachio.
  • Pistachio's daily need coverage for Copper is 133% higher.
  • Pistachio has 92 times more Manganese than Hot chocolate. Pistachio has 1.2mg of Manganese, while Hot chocolate has 0.013mg.
  • Hot chocolate contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Milk, chocolate beverage, hot cocoa, homemade types in this comparison.

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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 Iron +833.3%
Contains more Magnesium +426.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +420.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +249.2%
Contains more Copper +1162.1%
Contains more Manganese +9130.8%
Contains more Selenium +159.3%
Equal in Calcium - 114
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 35% 16% 17% 45% 18% 6% 18% 35% 2% 15%
Contains more Iron +833.3%
Contains more Magnesium +426.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +420.3%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Zinc +249.2%
Contains more Copper +1162.1%
Contains more Manganese +9130.8%
Contains more Selenium +159.3%
Equal in Calcium - 114

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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Contains more Vitamin A +193.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +9433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +877.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4150%
Contains more Folate +920%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 11% 1% 34% 1% 10% 42% 3% 20% 10% 4% 62% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +193.2%
Contains more Vitamin E +9433.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +2700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2130.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +877.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4150%
Contains more Folate +920%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +472.7%
Contains more Fats +1836.8%
Contains more Carbs +153%
Contains more Other +213.7%
Contains more Water +1786.7%
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
4% 2% 11% 82%
Protein: 3.52 g
Fats: 2.34 g
Carbs: 10.74 g
Water: 82.45 g
Other: 0.95 g
Contains more Protein +472.7%
Contains more Fats +1836.8%
Contains more Carbs +153%
Contains more Other +213.7%
Contains more Water +1786.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3335.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17019%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 1.431 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.677 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.084 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3335.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17019%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +37.4%
Contains more Glucose +3100%
Contains more Fructose +2300%
Contains more Maltose +1600%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
18% 74% 3% 3% 2%
Starch: 1.67 g
Sucrose: 6.87 g
Glucose: 0.32 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
52% 48%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 5 g
Glucose: 0.01 g
Fructose: 0.01 g
Lactose: 4.63 g
Maltose: 0.01 g
Galactose: 0.01 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +37.4%
Contains more Glucose +3100%
Contains more Fructose +2300%
Contains more Maltose +1600%
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Hot chocolate Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 9.74g Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 3.52g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 2.34g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 10.74g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 77kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g 0.01g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 9.66g Pistachio
Fiber 10.6g 1g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 114mg Hot chocolate
Iron 3.92mg 0.42mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 23mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 105mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 197mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 44mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 0.63mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.103mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.013mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 2.7µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 176IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 51µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.03mg Pistachio
Vitamin D 0IU 45IU Hot chocolate
Vitamin D 0µg 1.1µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0.2mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.039mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.182mg Hot chocolate
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.133mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.328mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.04mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 5µg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.49µg Hot chocolate
Vitamin K 0.2µg Hot chocolate
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.037mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.095mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.169mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 0.305mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.215mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.076mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.15mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.201mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.067mg Pistachio
Cholesterol 0mg 8mg Pistachio
Trans Fat 0g 0.078g Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 1.431g Hot chocolate
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 0.677g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.084g 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 Hot chocolate
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
16%
Hot chocolate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
20%
Hot chocolate

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 2g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.476g)
Which food is cheaper?
Hot chocolate
Hot chocolate is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Hot chocolate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171277/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.