Pistachio vs. Macadamia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pistachios and macadamia
- Pistachios have more vitamin B6, copper, phosphorus, potassium, vitamin E, vitamin A, and folate; however, macadamia is richer in manganese and vitamin B1.
- Macadamia's daily need coverage for manganese is 127% more.
- Pistachios contain less saturated fat.
- Pistachios have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pistachios is 28, while the glycemic index of macadamia is 10.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Nuts, macadamia nuts, raw.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +23.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +178.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +72% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +69.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +160.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +94.4% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +244.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +366.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +429.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +518.2% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +363.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +37.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +90.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +45.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +154.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +96.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +221.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +161.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +67.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -51% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +857.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +153.2% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more StarchStarch | +59% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +55.1% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +357.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +242.9% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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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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| Manganese | 1.2mg | 4.131mg | 127% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 0.275mg | 110% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.257g | 58.877g | 89% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 1.502g | 86% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.756mg | 60% |
| Fats | 45.32g | 75.77g | 47% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 188mg | 43% |
| Saturated fat | 5.907g | 12.061g | 28% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 1.195mg | 27% |
| Protein | 20.16g | 7.91g | 25% |
| Potassium | 1025mg | 368mg | 19% |
| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 0.54mg | 15% |
| Folate | 51µg | 11µg | 10% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 8.6g | 8% |
| Zinc | 2.2mg | 1.3mg | 8% |
| Calories | 560kcal | 718kcal | 8% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 2.473mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 7µg | 3.6µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 1.2mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 0.758mg | 5% |
| Carbs | 27.17g | 13.82g | 4% |
| Iron | 3.92mg | 3.69mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 85mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 130mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 16.57g | 5.22g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.66g | 4.57g | N/A |
| Starch | 1.67g | 1.05g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.162mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.067mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.684mg | 0.37mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 0.314mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.604mg | 0.602mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.138mg | 0.018mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0.023mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 0.665mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.249mg | 0.363mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0.195mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0.07g | 0% |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.154g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Macadamia is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.09g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Macadamia is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
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.