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Pistachio vs. Kumquat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pistachio and Kumquat

  • Pistachio has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Potassium, and Magnesium, however, Kumquat is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Pistachio covers your daily Copper needs 134% more than Kumquat.
  • Kumquat has 57 times less Saturated Fat than Pistachio. Pistachio has 5.907g of Saturated Fat, while Kumquat has 0.103g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Kumquats, raw.

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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 Calcium +69.4%
Contains more Iron +355.8%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains more Phosphorus +2478.9%
Contains more Potassium +451.1%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +1194.1%
Contains more Copper +1268.4%
Contains more Manganese +788.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
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 19% 33% 15% 9% 17% 2% 5% 32% 18% 0%
Contains more Calcium +69.4%
Contains more Iron +355.8%
Contains more Magnesium +505%
Contains more Phosphorus +2478.9%
Contains more Potassium +451.1%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +1194.1%
Contains more Copper +1268.4%
Contains more Manganese +788.9%
Contains more Selenium +∞%

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 +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1806.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4622.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +683.9%
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 18% 3% 0% 147% 10% 21% 9% 13% 9% 13% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +77.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +1806.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2251.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +203%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +150%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4622.2%
Contains more Folate +200%
Contains more Vitamin C +683.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +972.3%
Contains more Fats +5169.8%
Contains more Carbs +70.9%
Contains more Other +484.3%
Contains more Water +1750.1%
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% 16% 81%
Protein: 1.88 g
Fats: 0.86 g
Carbs: 15.9 g
Water: 80.85 g
Other: 0.51 g
Contains more Protein +972.3%
Contains more Fats +5169.8%
Contains more Carbs +70.9%
Contains more Other +484.3%
Contains more Water +1750.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15001.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8309.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
24% 36% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.103 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.154 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.171 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +15001.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8309.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Kumquat Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 9.4g Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 1.88g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 0.86g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 15.9g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 71kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 9.36g Pistachio
Fiber 10.6g 6.5g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 62mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 0.86mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 20mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 19mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 186mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 10mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 0.17mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.095mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.135mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 0µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 290IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 15µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.15mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 43.9mg Kumquat
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.037mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.09mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.429mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.208mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.036mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 17µg Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 0.103g Kumquat
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 0.154g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.171g 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 Kumquat
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
20%
Kumquat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
14%
Kumquat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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?
Kumquat
Kumquat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.804g)
Which food is cheaper?
Kumquat
Kumquat is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Kumquat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168154/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.