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Pistachio vs. Oysters — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pistachio and Oysters

  • Pistachio has more Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Manganese, however, Oysters is richer in Vitamin B12, Zinc, Copper, Iron, and Selenium.
  • Oysters covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 729% more than Pistachio.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat.

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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 Magnesium +245.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.6%
Contains more Potassium +637.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Manganese +103%
Contains more Calcium +10.5%
Contains more Iron +134.9%
Contains more Zinc +3472.7%
Contains more Copper +339%
Contains more Selenium +464.3%
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 35% 346% 25% 84% 13% 22% 2144% 1903% 78% 216%
Contains more Magnesium +245.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.6%
Contains more Potassium +637.4%
Contains less Sodium -99.4%
Contains more Manganese +103%
Contains more Calcium +10.5%
Contains more Iron +134.9%
Contains more Zinc +3472.7%
Contains more Copper +339%
Contains more Selenium +464.3%

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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Contains more Vitamin A +486.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2686.9%
Contains more Folate +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 6% 34% 0% 0% 9% 42% 35% 27% 15% 11% 2188% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +486.4%
Contains more Vitamin E +68.2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +16.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2686.9%
Contains more Folate +264.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +42.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +76.5%
Contains more Fats +1225.1%
Contains more Carbs +398.5%
Contains more Other +96.1%
Contains more Water +1689.2%
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
11% 3% 5% 78%
Protein: 11.42 g
Fats: 3.42 g
Carbs: 5.45 g
Water: 78.19 g
Other: 1.52 g
Contains more Protein +76.5%
Contains more Fats +1225.1%
Contains more Carbs +398.5%
Contains more Other +96.1%
Contains more Water +1689.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4496.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1261.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
38% 20% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.948 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.506 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.056 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4496.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1261.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -84%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +85.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +284.4%
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
42% 58%
Starch: 0.9 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 1.23 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +85.6%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +284.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Oysters Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 5.45g Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 11.42g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 3.42g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 5.45g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 102kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g 0.9g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g 0g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 1.23g Oysters
Fiber 10.6g 0g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 116mg Oysters
Iron 3.92mg 9.21mg Oysters
Magnesium 121mg 35mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 194mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 139mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 166mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 78.6mg Oysters
Copper 1.3mg 5.707mg Oysters
Manganese 1.2mg 0.591mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 39.5µg Oysters
Vitamin A 516IU 88IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 26µg
Vitamin E 2.86mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Oysters
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.036mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.18mg Oysters
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.85mg Oysters
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.447mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.061mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 14µg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 0µg 17.5µg Oysters
Vitamin K 2µg Oysters
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.138mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.046mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.459mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 0.716mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.762mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.257mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.413mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.523mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.22mg Pistachio
Cholesterol 0mg 79mg Pistachio
Trans Fat 0g 0.068g Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 0.948g Oysters
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.271g Oysters
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.353g Oysters
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g Oysters
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 0.506g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 1.056g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.007g Oysters
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g 0.061g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-3 - ALA 0.163g Oysters
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.004g Oysters
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.007g Oysters

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Oysters
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
197%
Oysters
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
486%
Oysters

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 165mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 79mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.43g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.959g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Oysters
Oysters is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
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. Oysters - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171980/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.