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Pistachio vs. Pea soup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between pistachios and pea soup

  • The amount of vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, iron, fiber, potassium, and magnesium in pistachios is higher than in pea soup.
  • Pistachios cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 129% more than pea soup.
  • Pea soup has 22 times less vitamin B1 than pistachios. Pistachios have 0.87mg of vitamin B1, while pea soup has 0.04mg.
  • Pea soup contains less saturated fat.
  • Pea soup has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of pea soup is 66, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Soup, pea, green, canned, prepared with equal volume water.

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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% 3.6% 6.3% 27% 49% 17% 20% 44% 32% 20%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +706.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +775%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1343.7%
Contains more IronIron +437%
Contains more CopperCopper +790.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +243.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +942.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +389.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +94.4%

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 2% 1% 1.8% 0% 10% 5.8% 8.7% 2.9% 4.6% 0% 0.5% 0.75% 7.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +766.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3077.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2075%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +540%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +181.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +961.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +8400%
Contains more FolateFolate +5000%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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% 10% 85%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 1.09 g
Carbs: 9.88 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 1.28 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +530%
Contains more FatsFats +4057.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +175%
Contains more OtherOther +132.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1834.8%

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
50% 36% 14%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.524 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.372 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.142 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +6151.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10026.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -91.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Pea soup DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.02mg 129%
Copper 1.3mg 0.146mg 128%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.142g 95%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.04mg 69%
Fats 45.32g 1.09g 68%
Phosphorus 490mg 47mg 63%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 0.372g 57%
Manganese 1.2mg 0.245mg 42%
Iron 3.92mg 0.73mg 40%
Fiber 10.6g 1.9g 35%
Protein 20.16g 3.2g 34%
Potassium 1025mg 71mg 28%
Calories 560kcal 61kcal 25%
Magnesium 121mg 15mg 25%
Saturated fat 5.907g 0.524g 24%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.09mg 18%
Sodium 1mg 336mg 15%
Zinc 2.2mg 0.64mg 14%
Folate 51µg 1µg 13%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.025mg 10%
Calcium 105mg 12mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.049mg 9%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0.6mg 6%
Selenium 7µg 3.6µg 6%
Carbs 27.17g 9.88g 6%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.462mg 5%
Vitamin A 26µg 3µg 3%
Choline 13.2mg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 16.57g 7.98g N/A
Sugar 7.66g 3.19g N/A
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Pea soup
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
3%
Pea soup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
23%
Pea soup

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 335mg)
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 richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pea soup
Pea soup is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.47g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pea soup
Pea soup is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.383g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pea soup
Pea soup is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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. Pea soup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174561/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.