Pistachio vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pistachios and peanut butter different?
- Pistachios are higher in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, iron, fiber, and phosphorus; however, peanut butter is richer in vitamin B3, vitamin E, and manganese.
- Daily need coverage for copper for pistachios is 98% higher.
- Pistachios contain 6 times more vitamin B1 than peanut butter. While pistachios contain 0.87mg of vitamin B1, peanut butter contains only 0.15mg.
- Pistachios have less saturated fat.
- Peanut butter has a lower glycemic index (14) than pistachios (28).
Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Peanut butter, smooth style, without salt 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 CalciumCalcium | +114.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +83.7% |
| Contains more IronIron | +125.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +208.1% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +46.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +70.7% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +14.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +38.8% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +480% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +285.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +218.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +908.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +118.7% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +70.6% |
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:
22.21 g
Fats:
51.36 g
Carbs:
22.31 g
Water:
1.23 g
Other:
2.89 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +21.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +255.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +10.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.3% |
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Other
~2.89g
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
10.325 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
25.941 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.535 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -42.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +14.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +11.5% |
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:
3.56 g
Sucrose:
10.25 g
Glucose:
0.13 g
Fructose:
0.12 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +146.2% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +100% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +113.2% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +49.2% |
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Lactose
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Galactose
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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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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.422mg | 98% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 0.441mg | 97% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 13.112mg | 74% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 0.15mg | 60% |
| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 9.1mg | 42% |
| Iron | 3.92mg | 1.74mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 5g | 22% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 335mg | 22% |
| Saturated fat | 5.907g | 10.325g | 20% |
| Manganese | 1.2mg | 1.665mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 1025mg | 558mg | 14% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 1.137mg | 12% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 12.535g | 12% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 168mg | 11% |
| Choline | 63mg | 11% | |
| Fats | 45.32g | 51.36g | 9% |
| Folate | 51µg | 87µg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.257g | 25.941g | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 49mg | 6% |
| Selenium | 7µg | 4.1µg | 5% |
| Protein | 20.16g | 22.21g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Zinc | 2.2mg | 2.51mg | 3% |
| Calories | 560kcal | 598kcal | 2% |
| Carbs | 27.17g | 22.31g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.192mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 17mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 3.56g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.57g | 17.31g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.66g | 10.49g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0% | |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.075g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.684mg | 0.525mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 0.616mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.604mg | 1.546mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.138mg | 0.681mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0.265mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 1.202mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.249mg | 0.782mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0.557mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0.12g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.027g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.01g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.008g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | 12.215g | 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
63%
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.418g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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