Pistachio vs. Poppy seed — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between pistachios and poppy seed
- Pistachios have more vitamin B6; however, poppy seed has more manganese, calcium, iron, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, copper, fiber, and selenium.
- Daily need coverage for manganese for poppy seed is 239% higher.
- Poppy seed has 7 times less vitamin B6 than pistachios. Pistachios have 1.7mg of vitamin B6, while poppy seed has 0.247mg.
- Pistachios have a higher glycemic index than poppy seed.
Food types used in this article are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Spices, poppy seed.
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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.
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.6% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.2% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +186.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1269.5% |
Contains more IronIron | +149% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +25.2% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +259.1% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +77.6% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +458.9% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +92.9% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +460% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +61.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +60% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +45.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +60.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +588.3% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +60.8% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.16 g
Fats:
45.32 g
Carbs:
27.17 g
Water:
4.37 g
Other:
2.98 g
Protein:
17.99 g
Fats:
41.56 g
Carbs:
28.13 g
Water:
5.95 g
Other:
6.37 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +12.1% |
Contains more WaterWater | +36.2% |
Contains more OtherOther | +113.8% |
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Fats
~41.56g
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Carbs
~28.13g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.38 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.517 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
5.982 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.569 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +288.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -23.5% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +98.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.33 g
Glucose:
0.37 g
Fructose:
0.29 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
Contains more SucroseSucrose | +194.8% |
Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +15.6% |
Contains more FructoseFructose | +20.8% |
~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.
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Lower in Sugar |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Lower in price |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Cholesterol | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Manganese | 1.2mg | 6.707mg | 239% |
Calcium | 105mg | 1438mg | 133% |
Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 0.247mg | 112% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 28.569g | 95% |
Iron | 3.92mg | 9.76mg | 73% |
Phosphorus | 490mg | 870mg | 54% |
Magnesium | 121mg | 347mg | 54% |
Zinc | 2.2mg | 7.9mg | 52% |
Monounsaturated fat | 23.257g | 5.982g | 43% |
Fiber | 10.6g | 19.5g | 36% |
Copper | 1.3mg | 1.627mg | 36% |
Selenium | 7µg | 13.5µg | 12% |
Potassium | 1025mg | 719mg | 9% |
Folate | 51µg | 82µg | 8% |
Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 1.77mg | 7% |
Fats | 45.32g | 41.56g | 6% |
Saturated fat | 5.907g | 4.517g | 6% |
Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 1mg | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.1mg | 5% |
Protein | 20.16g | 17.99g | 4% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 0.324mg | 4% |
Vitamin A | 26µg | 0µg | 3% |
Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 0.896mg | 3% |
Choline | 8.8mg | 2% | |
Calories | 560kcal | 525kcal | 2% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 0.854mg | 1% |
Sodium | 1mg | 26mg | 1% |
Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
Carbs | 27.17g | 28.13g | 0% |
Net carbs | 16.57g | 8.63g | N/A |
Sugar | 7.66g | 2.99g | N/A |
Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.184mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.684mg | 0.686mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 0.819mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.604mg | 1.321mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.138mg | 0.952mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.36mg | 0.502mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 0.758mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.249mg | 1.095mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.512mg | 0.471mg | 0% |
Fructose | 0.24g | 0.29g | 0% |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.273g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | N/A |
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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%

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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%

319%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Poppy seed is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.67g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Poppy seed is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Poppy seed is lower in glycemic index (difference - 23)
Which food is cheaper?

Poppy seed is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Poppy seed is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?

Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)