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 PotassiumPotassium | +55.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +61.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -66.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +210.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +52.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.1% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +84.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +48% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +27285.7% |
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 | +700% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +41% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +357.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +340.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +182.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1583.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +131.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +97.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.16 g
Fats:
45.32 g
Carbs:
27.17 g
Water:
4.37 g
Other:
2.98 g
Protein:
14.32 g
Fats:
67.1 g
Carbs:
11.74 g
Water:
3.42 g
Other:
3.42 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +131.4% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +27.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +48.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.38 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
24.399 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -63.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +69.7% |
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Monounsaturated Fat
~23.879g
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
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 StarchStarch | +568% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +194.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
~equal in
Lactose
~0g
~equal in
Galactose
~0g
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 560kcal | 659kcal |
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| Protein | 20.16g | 14.32g |
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| Fats | 45.32g | 67.1g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0.7mg |
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| Net carbs | 16.57g | 4.24g |
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| Carbs | 27.17g | 11.74g |
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| Magnesium | 121mg | 376mg |
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| Calcium | 105mg | 160mg |
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| Potassium | 1025mg | 659mg |
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| Iron | 3.92mg | 2.43mg |
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| Sugar | 7.66g | 2.33g |
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| Fiber | 10.6g | 7.5g |
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| Copper | 1.3mg | 1.743mg |
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| Zinc | 2.2mg | 4.06mg |
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| Starch | 1.67g | 0.25g |
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| Phosphorus | 490mg | 725mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 3mg |
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| Vitamin A | 516IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A | 26µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 5.65mg |
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| Manganese | 1.2mg | 1.223mg |
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| Selenium | 7µg | 1917µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 0.617mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.035mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 0.295mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 0.184mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 0.101mg |
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| Folate | 51µg | 22µg |
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| Choline | 28.8mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.907g | 16.134g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.257g | 23.879g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 24.399g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.135mg |
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| Threonine | 0.684mg | 0.365mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 0.518mg |
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| Leucine | 1.604mg | 1.19mg |
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| Lysine | 1.138mg | 0.49mg |
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| Methionine | 0.36mg | 1.124mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 0.639mg |
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| Valine | 1.249mg | 0.76mg |
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| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0.409mg |
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| Fructose | 0.24g | 0g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | 23.859g |
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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
65%
27%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
1208%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.227g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brazil nut is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.33g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Brazil nut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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)