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Pistachio vs. Pancake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pistachios and pancake

  • Pancake contains less copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, iron, potassium, and magnesium than pistachios.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for pistachios is 139% higher.
  • Pancake has 37 times less vitamin B6 than pistachios. Pistachios have 1.7mg of vitamin B6, while pancake has 0.046mg.
  • Pistachios are lower in sodium.
  • Pancake has a higher glycemic index than pistachios.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Pancakes, plain, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 66% 12% 68% 16% 15% 68% 57% 26% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +656.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +676.5%
Contains more IronIron +117.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +2553.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +292.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +208.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +500%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +108.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +112.9%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 18% 0% 0% 50% 65% 29% 24% 11% 28% 0% 29% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1766.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +332.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3595.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +34.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +107.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +20.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
6% 10% 28% 53% 3%
Protein: 6.4 g
Fats: 9.7 g
Carbs: 28.3 g
Water: 52.9 g
Other: 2.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +215%
Contains more FatsFats +367.2%
Contains more WaterWater +1110.5%
~equal in Carbs ~28.3g
~equal in Other ~2.7g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
23% 27% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.122 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.447 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +840.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +223.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Pancake DV% diff.
Copper 1.3mg 0.049mg 139%
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.046mg 127%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 4.447g 66%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.201mg 56%
Fats 45.32g 9.7g 55%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 2.474g 52%
Phosphorus 490mg 159mg 47%
Manganese 1.2mg 0.2mg 43%
Fiber 10.6g 42%
Protein 20.16g 6.4g 28%
Iron 3.92mg 1.8mg 27%
Potassium 1025mg 132mg 26%
Magnesium 121mg 16mg 25%
Cholesterol 0mg 59mg 20%
Sodium 1mg 439mg 19%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 19%
Saturated fat 5.907g 2.122g 17%
Calories 560kcal 227kcal 17%
Zinc 2.2mg 0.56mg 15%
Selenium 7µg 14.9µg 14%
Calcium 105mg 219mg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.281mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.22µg 9%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0.3mg 6%
Folate 51µg 38µg 3%
Vitamin A 26µg 54µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.405mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.567mg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Carbs 27.17g 28.3g 0%
Net carbs 16.57g 28.3g N/A
Sugar 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.08mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.297mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0.513mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0.321mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.319mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0.335mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.152mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Pancake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
63%
Pistachio
20%
Pancake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
42%
Pancake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 59mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 438mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pancake
Pancake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.785g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pancake
Pancake is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Pancake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175009/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.