Pistachio vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pistachios and malt different?
- Pistachios have more copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, iron, fiber, magnesium, and potassium than malt.
- Daily need coverage for copper for pistachios is 140% higher.
- Pistachios contain 37 times more vitamin B6 than malt. While pistachios contain 1.7mg of vitamin B6, malt contains only 0.046mg.
- Malt has less saturated fat.
- Pistachios have a lower glycemic index (28) than malt (59).
Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +706.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +495.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +1766.7% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +3413.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +436.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +438.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -98.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1400% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +29.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +5500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +4666.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1511.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +401.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +46.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3595.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +466.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +498.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1277.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +142.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +272.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1761.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2712.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +6813.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -68.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.037mg | 140% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 0.046mg | 127% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 0.208g | 94% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 0.054mg | 68% |
| Fats | 45.32g | 3.29g | 65% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 91mg | 57% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.257g | 0.827g | 56% |
| Manganese | 1.2mg | 0.08mg | 49% |
| Iron | 3.92mg | 0.21mg | 46% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 0.5g | 40% |
| Protein | 20.16g | 3.37g | 34% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 15mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 1025mg | 172mg | 25% |
| Calories | 560kcal | 85kcal | 24% |
| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 0.06mg | 19% |
| Saturated fat | 5.907g | 1.883g | 18% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.42µg | 18% |
| Zinc | 2.2mg | 0.41mg | 16% |
| Folate | 51µg | 9µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 0.259mg | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 27.17g | 11.2g | 5% |
| Selenium | 7µg | 5.4µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 0.354mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 60mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.184mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 98mg | 1% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.57g | 10.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.66g | 6.68g | N/A |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 26µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.684mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.604mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.138mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.249mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 59mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Malt is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.98g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Malt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.024g)
Which food is cheaper?
Malt is cheaper (difference - $1.6)