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Pistachio vs. Lamb — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Pistachio and Lamb

  • Pistachio has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Fiber, while Lamb has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pistachio covers your daily need of Copper 131% more than Lamb.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Lamb, domestic, composite of trimmed retail cuts, separable lean and fat, trimmed to 1/4" fat, choice, cooked.

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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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 5.1% 27% 71% 40% 122% 81% 9.4% 2.9% 144%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +426.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +517.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +230.6%
Contains more IronIron +108.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +992.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +160.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +5354.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +102.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +277.1%

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%
Lamb
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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% 2.8% 3% 25% 58% 125% 40% 30% 319% 12% 14% 51%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +1942.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +770%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1207.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +183.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +56.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +412.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
Lamb
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25% 21% 54%
Protein: 24.52 g
Fats: 20.94 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 53.72 g
Other: 0.82 g
Contains more FatsFats +116.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +263.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1129.3%

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
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46% 46% 8%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.83 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.82 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.51 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -33.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +163.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +852.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Lamb Opinion
Calories 560kcal 294kcal Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 24.52g Lamb
Fats 45.32g 20.94g Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg Pistachio
Net carbs 16.57g 0g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 0g Pistachio
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg Pistachio
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Lamb
Magnesium 121mg 23mg Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 17mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 310mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 1.88mg Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 0g Lamb
Fiber 10.6g 0g Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.119mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 4.46mg Lamb
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 188mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 72mg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 0IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.14mg Pistachio
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Lamb
Manganese 1.2mg 0.022mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 26.4µg Lamb
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.1mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.25mg Lamb
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 6.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.66mg Lamb
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.13mg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 0µg 2.55µg Lamb
Vitamin K 4.6µg Lamb
Folate 51µg 18µg Pistachio
Choline 93.7mg Lamb
Saturated Fat 5.907g 8.83g Pistachio
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 8.82g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 1.51g Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.287mg Lamb
Threonine 0.684mg 1.05mg Lamb
Isoleucine 0.917mg 1.183mg Lamb
Leucine 1.604mg 1.908mg Lamb
Lysine 1.138mg 2.166mg Lamb
Methionine 0.36mg 0.629mg Lamb
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.998mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 1.323mg Lamb
Histidine 0.512mg 0.777mg Lamb
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 Lamb
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
52%
Lamb
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
52%
Lamb

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.923g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Lamb
Lamb is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Lamb
Lamb is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Lamb - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172480/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.