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Pistachio vs. Pili nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pistachio and Pili nuts?

  • Pistachio is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B2, yet Pili nuts are richer in Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Pili nuts' daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 126% higher.
  • Pistachio has 15 times more Vitamin B6 than Pili nuts. Pistachio has 1.7mg of Vitamin B6, while Pili nuts have 0.115mg.
  • Pistachio contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Nuts, pilinuts, dried types in this comparison.

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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 216% 44% 45% 132% 319% 81% 246% 0.39% 302% 0%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +102.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +149.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +38.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +35%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +92.8%
~equal in Iron ~3.53mg

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 2% 2.5% 0% 0% 228% 21% 9.7% 29% 27% 0% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1158.5%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +72%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +150.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1378.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +17.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.913mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.479mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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
11% 80% 4% 3% 3%
Protein: 10.8 g
Fats: 79.55 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 2.77 g
Other: 2.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +86.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +582.7%
Contains more WaterWater +57.8%
Contains more FatsFats +75.5%
~equal in Other ~2.9g

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
41% 49% 10%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 31.184 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 37.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.605 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -81.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +89.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +60.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Pili nuts Opinion
Calories 560kcal 719kcal Pili nuts
Protein 20.16g 10.8g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 79.55g Pili nuts
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0.6mg Pistachio
Net carbs 16.57g 3.98g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 3.98g Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 302mg Pili nuts
Calcium 105mg 145mg Pili nuts
Potassium 1025mg 507mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 3.53mg Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g Pili nuts
Fiber 10.6g Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.958mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 2.97mg Pili nuts
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 575mg Pili nuts
Sodium 1mg 3mg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 41IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 2µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 2.313mg Pili nuts
Selenium 7µg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.913mg Pili nuts
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.093mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.519mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.479mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.115mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 60µg Pili nuts
Saturated Fat 5.907g 31.184g Pistachio
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 37.229g Pili nuts
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 7.605g Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.189mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.407mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.483mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 0.89mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.369mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.395mg Pili nuts
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.497mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.701mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.255mg Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Pili nuts
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
28%
Pili nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
139%
Pili nuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 25.277g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pili nuts
Pili nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pili nuts
Pili nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pili nuts
Pili nuts is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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.

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. Pili nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170590/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.