Pistachio vs. Meatball — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pistachios and meatball
- Pistachios have more vitamin B6, copper, potassium, magnesium, fiber, iron, and phosphorus, while meatball has more vitamin B12.
- Pistachios cover your daily need for vitamin B6, 115% more than meatball.
- Pistachios contain 7 times more magnesium than meatball. While pistachios contain 121mg of magnesium, meatball contains only 18mg.
- The amount of saturated fat in meatball is lower.
- Meatball has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of meatball is 0, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Meatballs, meatless.
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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 | +572.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +320% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +469.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +81.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +84.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +22.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +42.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +∞% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +775% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +65.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +750% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +92.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +52.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more FatsFats | +403.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +239.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1227.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +34.2% |
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Protein
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +962.9% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +208.2% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.9% |
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 Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 0.2mg | 115% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.706mg | 66% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 4.666g | 65% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 1.5µg | 63% |
| Fats | 45.32g | 9g | 56% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.257g | 2.188g | 53% |
| Manganese | 1.2mg | 52% | |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 18mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 1025mg | 180mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 4.6g | 24% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 550mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3.92mg | 2.16mg | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 344mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 5.907g | 1.425g | 20% |
| Calories | 560kcal | 197kcal | 18% |
| Choline | 88.4mg | 16% | |
| Selenium | 7µg | 0.8µg | 11% |
| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 1.73mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 2.5mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 25mg | 8% |
| Folate | 51µg | 78µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 0.938mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 27.17g | 8g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.213mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 2.2mg | 1.8mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Protein | 20.16g | 21g | 2% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.57g | 3.4g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.66g | 1.25g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 0.5mg | 0% |
| 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
63%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 549mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Meatball is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.41g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Meatball is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.482g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Meatball is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.