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Pistachio vs. Peanut butter — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pistachio and Peanut butter different?

  • Pistachio is 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 from Pistachio is 98% higher.
  • Pistachio contains 6 times more Vitamin B1 than Peanut butter. While Pistachio contains 0.87mg of Vitamin B1, Peanut butter contains only 0.15mg.
  • Pistachio has less Saturated Fat.

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.
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 120% 15% 49% 65% 141% 68% 144% 2.2% 217% 22%
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.
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% 31% 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 0% 0% 182% 0% 38% 44% 246% 68% 102% 0% 0.75% 65% 34%
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%
~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
22% 51% 22% 3%
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%
~equal in Other ~2.89g

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
21% 53% 26%
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
18% 74% 3% 3% 2%
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
25% 73%
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%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Peanut butter Opinion
Calories 560kcal 598kcal Peanut butter
Protein 20.16g 22.21g Peanut butter
Fats 45.32g 51.36g Peanut butter
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg Pistachio
Net carbs 16.57g 17.31g Peanut butter
Carbs 27.17g 22.31g Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 168mg Peanut butter
Calcium 105mg 49mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 558mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 1.74mg Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 10.49g Pistachio
Fiber 10.6g 5g Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.422mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 2.51mg Peanut butter
Starch 1.67g 3.56g Peanut butter
Phosphorus 490mg 335mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 17mg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 0IU Pistachio
Vitamin A 26µg 0µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg 9.1mg Peanut butter
Manganese 1.2mg 1.665mg Peanut butter
Selenium 7µg 4.1µg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.15mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.192mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 13.112mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 1.137mg Peanut butter
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.441mg Pistachio
Vitamin K 0.3µg Peanut butter
Folate 51µg 87µg Peanut butter
Trans Fat 0g 0.075g Pistachio
Choline 63mg Peanut butter
Saturated Fat 5.907g 10.325g Pistachio
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 25.941g Peanut butter
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 12.535g Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.231mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.525mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.616mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 1.546mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.681mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.265mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 1.202mg Peanut butter
Valine 1.249mg 0.782mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.557mg Peanut butter
Fructose 0.24g 0.12g Pistachio
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g Peanut butter
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.01g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.008g Peanut butter
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g 12.215g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Peanut butter
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
65%
Pistachio
60%
Peanut butter
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
84%
Peanut butter

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.83g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.418g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut butter
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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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.
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. Peanut butter - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172470/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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