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Pistachio vs. Mixed nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pistachio and Mixed nuts different?

  • Pistachio is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Copper, Iron, and Fiber, while Mixed nuts are higher in Selenium, Vitamin B3, Manganese, Vitamin E , and Magnesium.
  • Pistachio covers your daily need of Vitamin B6 104% more than Mixed nuts.
  • Pistachio contains 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Mixed nuts. Pistachio contains 0.87mg of Vitamin B1, while Mixed nuts contain 0.189mg.

Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Nuts, mixed nuts, oil roasted, with peanuts, without salt added types were 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.
Pistachio
Pistachio
5
:
5
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts
Contains more Iron +50.2%
Contains more Potassium +62.2%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Calcium +11.4%
Contains more Magnesium +89.3%
Contains more Zinc +52.7%
Contains more Manganese +70%
Contains more Selenium +384.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 456
Pistachio
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Mixed nuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 98% 164% 196% 56% 1% 92% 303% 267% 185%
Contains more Iron +50.2%
Contains more Potassium +62.2%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Copper +43.3%
Contains more Calcium +11.4%
Contains more Magnesium +89.3%
Contains more Zinc +52.7%
Contains more Manganese +70%
Contains more Selenium +384.3%
Equal in Phosphorus - 456

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.
Pistachio
Pistachio
4
:
6
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts
Contains more Vitamin A +17100%
Contains more Vitamin C +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +360.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +383%
Contains more Vitamin E +173.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +493%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.2%
Contains more Folate +62.7%
Pistachio
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%
Mixed nuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 157% 0% 2% 48% 46% 145% 69% 82% 63% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin A +17100%
Contains more Vitamin C +1020%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +360.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +383%
Contains more Vitamin E +173.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +22.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +493%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +119.2%
Contains more Folate +62.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pistachio
Pistachio
4
:
1
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts
Contains more Carbs +29.1%
Contains more Water +110.1%
Contains more Fats +19%
Equal in Protein - 20.04
Equal in Other - 2.88
Pistachio
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
Mixed nuts
20% 54% 21% 2% 3%
Protein: 20.04 g
Fats: 53.95 g
Carbs: 21.05 g
Water: 2.08 g
Other: 2.88 g
Contains more Carbs +29.1%
Contains more Water +110.1%
Contains more Fats +19%
Equal in Protein - 20.04
Equal in Other - 2.88

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pistachio
Pistachio
1
:
2
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 14.612
Pistachio
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Mixed nuts
17% 55% 28%
Saturated Fat: 8.711 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 28.488 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.612 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +22.5%
Equal in Polyunsaturated fat - 14.612

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pistachio
Pistachio
4
:
1
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts
Contains more Sucrose +65.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +151.5%
Pistachio
18% 74% 3% 3% 2%
Starch: 1.67 g
Sucrose: 6.87 g
Glucose: 0.32 g
Fructose: 0.24 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.17 g
Galactose: 0 g
Mixed nuts
50% 50%
Starch: 4.2 g
Sucrose: 4.15 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Sucrose +65.5%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Starch +151.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Mixed nuts Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 14.05g Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 20.04g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 53.95g Mixed nuts
Carbs 27.17g 21.05g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 607kcal Mixed nuts
Starch 1.67g 4.2g Mixed nuts
Fructose 0.24g 0g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 4.15g Mixed nuts
Fiber 10.6g 7g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 117mg Mixed nuts
Iron 3.92mg 2.61mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 229mg Mixed nuts
Phosphorus 490mg 456mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 632mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 5mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 3.36mg Mixed nuts
Copper 1.3mg 0.907mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 2.04mg Mixed nuts
Selenium 7µg 33.9µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin A 516IU 3IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg 7.82mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0.5mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.189mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.196mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 7.709mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 1.14mg Mixed nuts
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.352mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 83µg Mixed nuts
Vitamin K 5.7µg Mixed nuts
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.22mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.703mg Mixed nuts
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.826mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 1.656mg Mixed nuts
Lysine 1.138mg 0.782mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.283mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 1.182mg Mixed nuts
Valine 1.249mg 1.001mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.572mg Mixed nuts
Trans Fat 0g 0.055g Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 8.711g Pistachio
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g Mixed nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 28.488g Mixed nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 14.612g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.013g Mixed nuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g 14.455g Mixed nuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.082g Mixed nuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Mixed nuts
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
52%
Mixed nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
139%
Mixed nuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.804g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.51g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mixed nuts
Mixed nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. Mixed nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170587/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.