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Pistachio vs. Pili nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between pistachios and pili nuts?

  • Pistachios are 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.
  • Pistachios have 15 times more vitamin B6 than pili nuts. Pistachios have 1.7mg of vitamin B6, while pili nuts have 0.115mg.
  • Pistachios contain 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% 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% 0.67% 0% 0% 228% 21% 9.7% 29% 27% 0% 0% 45% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +833.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1200%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin 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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.115mg 122%
Saturated fat 5.907g 31.184g 115%
Fats 45.32g 79.55g 53%
Manganese 1.2mg 2.313mg 48%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 7.605g 45%
Magnesium 121mg 302mg 43%
Fiber 10.6g 42%
Copper 1.3mg 0.958mg 38%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 37.229g 35%
Protein 20.16g 10.8g 19%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 19%
Potassium 1025mg 507mg 15%
Selenium 7µg 13%
Phosphorus 490mg 575mg 12%
Calories 560kcal 719kcal 8%
Carbs 27.17g 3.98g 8%
Zinc 2.2mg 2.97mg 7%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0.6mg 6%
Iron 3.92mg 3.53mg 5%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.093mg 5%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.519mg 5%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.913mg 4%
Calcium 105mg 145mg 4%
Vitamin A 26µg 2µg 3%
Folate 51µg 60µg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.479mg 1%
Net carbs 16.57g 3.98g N/A
Sugar 7.66g N/A
Sodium 1mg 3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.189mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0.407mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.483mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0.89mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0.369mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0.395mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.497mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0.701mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.255mg 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 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
63%
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.