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Pistachio vs. Pine nuts — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pistachio and Pine nuts different?

  • Pistachio is richer in Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Fiber, and Potassium, while Pine nuts are higher in Manganese, Vitamin E, Zinc, Magnesium, Iron, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pine nuts covers your daily need of Manganese 331% more than Pistachio.
  • Pistachio contains 18 times more Vitamin B6 than Pine nuts. Pistachio contains 1.7mg of Vitamin B6, while Pine nuts contain 0.094mg.

Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Nuts, pine nuts, dried types were 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 179% 4.8% 53% 207% 441% 176% 246% 0.26% 1148% 3.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +556.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +900%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.4%
Contains more IronIron +41.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +193.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +633.5%
~equal in Copper ~1.324mg

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 2.7% 1.7% 187% 0% 91% 52% 82% 19% 22% 0% 135% 26% 30%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1679.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +139%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +66.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1708.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +50%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +226.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +41.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +237.5%
~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
14% 68% 13% 2% 3%
Protein: 13.69 g
Fats: 68.37 g
Carbs: 13.08 g
Water: 2.28 g
Other: 2.58 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +107.7%
Contains more WaterWater +91.7%
Contains more OtherOther +15.5%
Contains more FatsFats +50.9%

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
8% 33% 59%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.899 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 18.764 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 34.071 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +23.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -17.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +136.9%

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
28% 69%
Starch: 1.43 g
Sucrose: 3.45 g
Glucose: 0.07 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +16.8%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +99.1%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +357.1%
Contains more FructoseFructose +242.9%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
~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 Pine nuts
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Pine nuts Opinion
Calories 560kcal 673kcal Pine nuts
Protein 20.16g 13.69g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 68.37g Pine nuts
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0.8mg Pistachio
Net carbs 16.57g 9.38g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 13.08g Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 251mg Pine nuts
Calcium 105mg 16mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 597mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 5.53mg Pine nuts
Sugar 7.66g 3.59g Pine nuts
Fiber 10.6g 3.7g Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 1.324mg Pine nuts
Zinc 2.2mg 6.45mg Pine nuts
Starch 1.67g 1.43g Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 575mg Pine nuts
Sodium 1mg 2mg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 29IU Pistachio
Vitamin A 26µg 1µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg 9.33mg Pine nuts
Manganese 1.2mg 8.802mg Pine nuts
Selenium 7µg 0.7µg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.364mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.227mg Pine nuts
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 4.387mg Pine nuts
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.313mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.094mg Pistachio
Vitamin K 53.9µg Pine nuts
Folate 51µg 34µg Pistachio
Choline 55.8mg Pine nuts
Saturated Fat 5.907g 4.899g Pine nuts
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 18.764g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 34.071g Pine nuts
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.107mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.37mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.542mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 0.991mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.54mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.259mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.524mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.687mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.341mg Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g 0.07g Pistachio
Omega-3 - ALA 0.112g Pine nuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.052g Pine nuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.404g Pine nuts
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 Pine 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
50%
Pine nuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
246%
Pine nuts

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pine nuts
Pine nuts is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.07g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pine nuts
Pine nuts is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.008g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pine nuts
Pine nuts is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pine nuts
Pine nuts is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pine nuts
Pine nuts is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pine nuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170591/nutrients

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

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