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Pistachio vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pistachios and jerky

  • Pistachios have more copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, manganese, and fiber, while jerky has more zinc, vitamin B12, and folate.
  • Pistachios cover your daily need for copper, 119% more than jerky.
  • Pistachios contain 11 times more manganese than jerky. While pistachios contain 1.2mg of manganese, jerky contains only 0.111mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pistachios is lower.
  • Jerky has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of jerky is 0, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed.

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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%
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +137.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +425%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +472.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +981.1%
Contains more IronIron +38.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +268.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +52.9%

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.
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% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Jerky
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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 0% 0% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +483.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +464.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +219%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +849.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +33.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +162.7%

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
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more FatsFats +77%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +147%
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.7%
Contains more WaterWater +434.6%
Contains more OtherOther +129.5%

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
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +105.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1322.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Jerky DV% diff.
Copper 1.3mg 0.227mg 119%
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.179mg 117%
Sodium 1mg 2081mg 90%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 1.011g 89%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.154mg 60%
Zinc 2.2mg 8.11mg 54%
Manganese 1.2mg 0.111mg 47%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.99µg 41%
Fiber 10.6g 1.8g 35%
Fats 45.32g 25.6g 30%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 11.305g 30%
Protein 20.16g 33.2g 26%
Saturated fat 5.907g 10.85g 22%
Folate 51µg 134µg 21%
Choline 109.1mg 20%
Iron 3.92mg 5.42mg 19%
Magnesium 121mg 51mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.49mg 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Potassium 1025mg 597mg 13%
Phosphorus 490mg 407mg 12%
Calcium 105mg 20mg 9%
Calories 560kcal 410kcal 8%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.163mg 7%
Selenium 7µg 10.7µg 7%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg 6%
Carbs 27.17g 11g 5%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.732mg 3%
Vitamin A 26µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Vitamin K 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.142mg 1%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Net carbs 16.57g 9.2g N/A
Sugar 7.66g 9g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Jerky
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
63%
Pistachio
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.34g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 2080mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.943g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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.
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.