Pistachio vs. Mars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pistachios and mars
- The amount of iron, fiber, vitamin A, and vitamin C in pistachios is higher than in mars.
- Pistachios cover your daily need for iron, 38% more than mars.
- Pistachios contain 11 times more vitamin C than mars. While pistachios contain 5.6mg of vitamin C, mars contains only 0.5mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in pistachios is lower.
- Pistachios have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pistachios is 28, while the glycemic index of mars is 62.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Candies, MARS SNACKFOOD US, M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies.
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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 | +∞% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +16.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +∞% |
| Contains more IronIron | +355.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +∞% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +∞% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
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 | +1020% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +371% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +134.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +157.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +29.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +166.5% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -49.3% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +∞% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +∞% |
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 Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.3mg | 144% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 131% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 96% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 73% | |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 70% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.257g | 58% | |
| Manganese | 1.2mg | 52% | |
| Fats | 45.32g | 19.32g | 40% |
| Iron | 3.92mg | 0.86mg | 38% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 2g | 34% |
| Protein | 20.16g | 4.28g | 32% |
| Potassium | 1025mg | 30% | |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 29% | |
| Saturated fat | 5.907g | 11.651g | 26% |
| Zinc | 2.2mg | 20% | |
| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 19% | |
| Carbs | 27.17g | 72.4g | 15% |
| Selenium | 7µg | 13% | |
| Folate | 51µg | 13% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 12% | |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 10% | |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 1mg | 136mg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0.5mg | 6% |
| Calories | 560kcal | 475kcal | 4% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 12mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 105mg | 90mg | 2% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.57g | 70.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.66g | 58.94g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.131g | 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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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 51.28g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 135mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.744g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 34)
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 cheaper?
Mars is cheaper (difference - $0.6)