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Pistachio vs. Brazil nut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pistachio and Brazil nut different?

  • Pistachio is higher in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and Iron, however, Brazil nut is richer in Selenium, Magnesium, Copper, Phosphorus, Vitamin E , and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Selenium from Brazil nut is 3473% higher.
  • Pistachio contains 17 times more Vitamin B6 than Brazil nut. While Pistachio contains 1.7mg of Vitamin B6, Brazil nut contains only 0.101mg.
  • Pistachio has less Saturated Fat.

Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched 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 Iron +61.3%
Contains more Potassium +55.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +52.4%
Contains more Magnesium +210.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +48%
Contains more Zinc +84.5%
Contains more Copper +34.1%
Contains more Selenium +27285.7%
Equal in Manganese - 1.223
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 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Contains more Iron +61.3%
Contains more Potassium +55.5%
Contains less Sodium -66.7%
Contains more Calcium +52.4%
Contains more Magnesium +210.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +48%
Contains more Zinc +84.5%
Contains more Copper +34.1%
Contains more Selenium +27285.7%
Equal in Manganese - 1.223

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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +340.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1583.2%
Contains more Folate +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +97.6%
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 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +41%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +357.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +340.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1583.2%
Contains more Folate +131.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +97.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +40.8%
Contains more Carbs +131.4%
Contains more Water +27.8%
Contains more Fats +48.1%
Contains more Other +14.8%
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
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 g
Contains more Protein +40.8%
Contains more Carbs +131.4%
Contains more Water +27.8%
Contains more Fats +48.1%
Contains more Other +14.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 23.879
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +69.7%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 23.879

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +568%
Contains more Sucrose +194.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
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
10% 90%
Starch: 0.25 g
Sucrose: 2.33 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +568%
Contains more Sucrose +194.8%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Brazil nut Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 4.24g Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 14.32g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 67.1g Brazil nut
Carbs 27.17g 11.74g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 659kcal Brazil nut
Starch 1.67g 0.25g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g 0g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 2.33g Brazil nut
Fiber 10.6g 7.5g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 160mg Brazil nut
Iron 3.92mg 2.43mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 376mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 490mg 725mg Brazil nut
Potassium 1025mg 659mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 3mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 4.06mg Brazil nut
Copper 1.3mg 1.743mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.2mg 1.223mg Brazil nut
Selenium 7µg 1917µg Brazil nut
Vitamin A 516IU 0IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg 5.65mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0.7mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.617mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.035mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.295mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.184mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.101mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 22µg Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.135mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.365mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.518mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 1.19mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.49mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 1.124mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.639mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.76mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.409mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 16.134g Pistachio
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 23.879g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 24.399g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Brazil nut
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
28%
Brazil nut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
1208%
Brazil nut

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.227g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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