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Pistachio vs. Chili Pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pistachios and chili Pepper

  • Pistachios are higher in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, fiber, iron, and magnesium; however, chili Pepper are richer in vitamin C.
  • Chili Pepper' daily need coverage for vitamin C is 263% higher.
  • Pistachios have 281 times more saturated fat than chili Pepper. While pistachios have 5.907g of saturated fat, chili Pepper have only 0.021g.
  • Chili Pepper have a lower glycemic index (10) than pistachios (28).

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Peppers, hot chili, green, raw.

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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 18% 5.4% 30% 45% 58% 8.2% 20% 0.91% 31% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +384%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +483.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +201.5%
Contains more IronIron +226.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +647.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +633.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +965.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +406.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1300%

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 808% 20% 14% 0% 23% 21% 18% 3.7% 64% 0% 36% 17% 6.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +314.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +866.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +77.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +36.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +752.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +511.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +121.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +4230.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +126.9%
~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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 9.46 g
Water: 87.74 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +908%
Contains more FatsFats +22560%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +187.2%
Contains more OtherOther +396.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1907.8%

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
15% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.021 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.109 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +211327.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13092.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Chili Pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin C 5.6mg 242.5mg 263%
Copper 1.3mg 0.174mg 125%
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.278mg 109%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.109g 95%
Fats 45.32g 0.2g 69%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.09mg 65%
Phosphorus 490mg 46mg 63%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 0.011g 58%
Manganese 1.2mg 0.237mg 42%
Protein 20.16g 2g 36%
Fiber 10.6g 1.5g 36%
Iron 3.92mg 1.2mg 34%
Saturated fat 5.907g 0.021g 27%
Calories 560kcal 40kcal 26%
Magnesium 121mg 25mg 23%
Potassium 1025mg 340mg 20%
Zinc 2.2mg 0.3mg 17%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.69mg 14%
Selenium 7µg 0.5µg 12%
Vitamin K 14.3µg 12%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.061mg 9%
Calcium 105mg 18mg 9%
Folate 51µg 23µg 7%
Carbs 27.17g 9.46g 6%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.09mg 5%
Vitamin A 26µg 59µg 4%
Choline 11.1mg 2%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.95mg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 16.57g 7.96g N/A
Sugar 7.66g 5.1g N/A
Sodium 1mg 7mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.041mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
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 Chili Pepper
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
79%
Chili Pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
22%
Chili Pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 6mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.56g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.886g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is lower in glycemic index (difference - 18)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili Pepper
Chili Pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
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. Chili Pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170497/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.