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Pistachio vs. Poblano — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are pistachios and poblano different?

  • Pistachios are higher in copper, vitamin B1, and phosphorus; however, poblano is richer in vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, iron, fiber, potassium, and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin A for poblano is 398% higher.
  • Pistachios contain 5 times more vitamin B1 than poblano. While pistachios contain 0.87mg of vitamin B1, poblano contains only 0.179mg.

Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Peppers, ancho, dried 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 81% 18% 213% 410% 169% 39% 86% 5.6% 167% 16%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +72.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +155.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +54.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +141.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +135.2%
Contains more IronIron +178.8%
~equal in Magnesium ~113mg
~equal in Manganese ~1.279mg

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 6.7% 341% 0% 0% 45% 520% 120% 120% 816% 0% 0% 52% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +180%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +386%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +3830.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1309.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +392.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +283.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +107.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +35.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
12% 8% 51% 23% 6%
Protein: 11.86 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 51.42 g
Water: 22.63 g
Other: 5.89 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +70%
Contains more FatsFats +452.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +89.3%
Contains more WaterWater +417.8%
Contains more OtherOther +97.7%

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
14% 8% 77%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.82 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.492 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.511 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4627%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +218.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Poblano DV% diff.
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 2.255mg 161%
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 3.535mg 141%
Vitamin A 26µg 1022µg 111%
Iron 3.92mg 10.93mg 88%
Copper 1.3mg 0.508mg 88%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 4.511g 66%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.179mg 58%
Fats 45.32g 8.2g 57%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 0.492g 57%
Fiber 10.6g 21.6g 44%
Phosphorus 490mg 201mg 41%
Potassium 1025mg 2411mg 41%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 6.403mg 32%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 1.993mg 29%
Saturated fat 5.907g 0.82g 23%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 19%
Protein 20.16g 11.86g 17%
Calories 560kcal 281kcal 14%
Carbs 27.17g 51.42g 8%
Selenium 7µg 2.9µg 7%
Zinc 2.2mg 1.42mg 7%
Folate 51µg 69µg 5%
Calcium 105mg 61mg 4%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 2mg 4%
Manganese 1.2mg 1.279mg 3%
Sodium 1mg 43mg 2%
Magnesium 121mg 113mg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 16.57g 29.82g N/A
Sugar 7.66g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0.425mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.373mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0.605mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0.515mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0.142mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.361mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0.489mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.232mg 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 Poblano
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
155%
Poblano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
120%
Poblano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.087g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Poblano
Poblano is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $4.4)
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. Poblano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169396/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.