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Pistachio vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pistachio and Ice cream?

  • Ice cream has less Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin E than Pistachio.
  • Pistachio's daily need coverage for Copper is 142% higher.
  • Pistachio has 150 times more Manganese than Ice cream. Pistachio has 1.2mg of Manganese, while Ice cream has 0.008mg.

We used Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Ice creams, vanilla 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 +4255.6%
Contains more Magnesium +764.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +415.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +218.8%
Contains more Copper +5552.2%
Contains more Manganese +14900%
Contains more Selenium +288.9%
Contains more Calcium +21.9%
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 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Contains more Iron +4255.6%
Contains more Magnesium +764.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +366.7%
Contains more Potassium +415.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.8%
Contains more Zinc +218.8%
Contains more Copper +5552.2%
Contains more Manganese +14900%
Contains more Selenium +288.9%
Contains more Calcium +21.9%

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 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +853.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2022%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1020.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3441.7%
Contains more Folate +920%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.7%
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 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin E +853.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2022%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1020.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3441.7%
Contains more Folate +920%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +50%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +476%
Contains more Fats +312%
Contains more Carbs +15.1%
Contains more Other +231.1%
Contains more Water +1295.9%
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% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +476%
Contains more Fats +312%
Contains more Carbs +15.1%
Contains more Other +231.1%
Contains more Water +1295.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -13%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +683.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3081.4%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -13%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +683.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3081.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 22.9g Ice cream
Protein 20.16g 3.5g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 11g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 23.6g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 207kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 21.22g Pistachio
Fiber 10.6g 0.7g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 128mg Ice cream
Iron 3.92mg 0.09mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 14mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 105mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 199mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 80mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 0.69mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.023mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.008mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 1.8µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 421IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 118µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.3mg Pistachio
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0.6mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.041mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.24mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.116mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.581mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.048mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 5µg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.39µg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg Ice cream
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.045mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.146mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.195mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 0.316mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.258mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.081mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.157mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.217mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.088mg Pistachio
Cholesterol 0mg 44mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 6.79g Pistachio
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 2.969g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.452g 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 Ice cream
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
17%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 13.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 79mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.883g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Ice cream
Ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.