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Pistachio vs. Parsley — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pistachios and parsley different?

  • Pistachios are richer in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, and fiber, while parsley is higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, and iron.
  • Parsley covers your daily need for vitamin A, 158% more than pistachios.
  • Pistachios contain 45 times more saturated fat than parsley. Pistachios contain 5.907g of saturated fat, while parsley contains 0.132g.

Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Parsley, fresh types were 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.
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 36% 41% 49% 233% 50% 29% 25% 7.3% 21% 0.55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +142%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +85%
Contains more CopperCopper +772.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +105.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +744.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +650%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +6900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +31.4%
Contains more IronIron +58.2%

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 443% 140% 15% 0% 22% 23% 25% 24% 21% 0% 4100% 114% 7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +911.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1788.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2275%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1519.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +198%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.313mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

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
3% 6% 88% 2%
Protein: 2.97 g
Fats: 0.79 g
Carbs: 6.33 g
Water: 87.71 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +578.8%
Contains more FatsFats +5636.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +329.2%
Contains more OtherOther +35.5%
Contains more WaterWater +1907.1%

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
24% 54% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.132 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.295 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.124 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +7783.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11496.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pistachio Parsley
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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Parsley DV% diff.
Vitamin K 1640µg 1367%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 133mg 142%
Copper 1.3mg 0.149mg 128%
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.09mg 124%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.124g 95%
Fats 45.32g 0.79g 69%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.086mg 65%
Phosphorus 490mg 58mg 62%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 0.295g 57%
Manganese 1.2mg 0.16mg 45%
Vitamin A 26µg 421µg 44%
Protein 20.16g 2.97g 34%
Iron 3.92mg 6.2mg 29%
Fiber 10.6g 3.3g 29%
Saturated fat 5.907g 0.132g 26%
Calories 560kcal 36kcal 26%
Folate 51µg 152µg 25%
Magnesium 121mg 50mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.75mg 14%
Potassium 1025mg 554mg 14%
Selenium 7µg 0.1µg 13%
Zinc 2.2mg 1.07mg 10%
Carbs 27.17g 6.33g 7%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.098mg 5%
Calcium 105mg 138mg 3%
Choline 12.8mg 2%
Sodium 1mg 56mg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.4mg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 16.57g 3.03g N/A
Sugar 7.66g 0.85g N/A
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.313mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.045mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0.122mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.118mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0.204mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0.181mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0.042mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.145mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0.172mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.061mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Parsley
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
379%
Parsley
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
49%
Parsley

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 55mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.81g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Parsley
Parsley is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.775g)
Which food is cheaper?
Parsley
Parsley is cheaper (difference - $2.3)
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.

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. Parsley - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170416/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.