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Pistachio vs. Lentil — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pistachio and Lentil

  • Pistachio is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Magnesium, Potassium, and Vitamin E , however, Lentil is richer in Folate.
  • Pistachio's daily need coverage for Vitamin B6 is 117% higher.
  • Pistachio has 111 times more Saturated Fat than Lentil. While Pistachio has 5.907g of Saturated Fat, Lentil has only 0.053g.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Lentils, mature seeds, cooked, boiled, without salt.

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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.
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Lentil
Contains more Calcium +452.6%
Contains more Iron +17.7%
Contains more Magnesium +236.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.2%
Contains more Potassium +177.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +73.2%
Contains more Copper +417.9%
Contains more Manganese +142.9%
Contains more Selenium +150%
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 6% 125% 26% 78% 33% 1% 35% 84% 65% 16%
Contains more Calcium +452.6%
Contains more Iron +17.7%
Contains more Magnesium +236.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +172.2%
Contains more Potassium +177.8%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +73.2%
Contains more Copper +417.9%
Contains more Manganese +142.9%
Contains more Selenium +150%

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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Lentil
Contains more Vitamin A +6350%
Contains more Vitamin E +2500%
Contains more Vitamin C +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +414.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +855.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.7%
Contains more Folate +254.9%
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 1% 3% 0% 5% 43% 17% 20% 39% 42% 136% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +6350%
Contains more Vitamin E +2500%
Contains more Vitamin C +273.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +414.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +22.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +855.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +22.7%
Contains more Folate +254.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +123.5%
Contains more Fats +11826.3%
Contains more Carbs +35%
Contains more Other +259%
Contains more Water +1493.6%
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
9% 20% 70%
Protein: 9.02 g
Fats: 0.38 g
Carbs: 20.13 g
Water: 69.64 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more Protein +123.5%
Contains more Fats +11826.3%
Contains more Carbs +35%
Contains more Other +259%
Contains more Water +1493.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36239.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8117.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
18% 22% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.053 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.064 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.175 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +36239.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8117.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Lentil Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 12.23g Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 9.02g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 0.38g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 20.13g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 116kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 1.8g Lentil
Fiber 10.6g 7.9g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 19mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 3.33mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 36mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 180mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 369mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 2mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 1.27mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.251mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.494mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 2.8µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 8IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.11mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 1.5mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.169mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.073mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.06mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.638mg Lentil
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.178mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 181µg Lentil
Vitamin K 1.7µg Lentil
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.081mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.323mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.39mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 0.654mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.63mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.077mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.445mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.448mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.254mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 0.053g Lentil
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 0.064g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.175g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pistachio Lentil
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
26%
Lentil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
46%
Lentil

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
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 Sugar?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.86g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lentil
Lentil is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.854g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lentil
Lentil is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Lentil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172421/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.