Pistachio vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between pistachios and potato chips
- Pistachios have more copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, iron, and fiber; however, potato chips are richer in vitamin E and vitamin C.
- Pistachios' daily need coverage for copper is 110% more.
- Pistachios contain 5 times more vitamin B1 than potato chips. Pistachios contain 0.87mg of vitamin B1, while potato chips contain 0.167mg.
- Pistachios contain less saturated fat.
- Potato chips have a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of potato chips is 56, while the glycemic index of pistachios is 28.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +80.6% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +337.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +140.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +324.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +101.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +197% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -87.5% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +172.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +24.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +15.7% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +421% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +29.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +157.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +455.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +218.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +23.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +194.4% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
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DV% diff. |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.306mg | 110% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 0.66mg | 80% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 0.167mg | 59% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 165mg | 46% |
| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 9.11mg | 42% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.257g | 9.84g | 34% |
| Manganese | 1.2mg | 0.44mg | 33% |
| Iron | 3.92mg | 1.63mg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 31.1mg | 28% |
| Protein | 20.16g | 7g | 26% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 4.8g | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 5.907g | 10.96g | 23% |
| Histidine | 0.512mg | 153mg | 22% |
| Vitamin K | 22.1µg | 18% | |
| Fats | 45.32g | 34.6g | 16% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 3.827mg | 16% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 12.17g | 15% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 67mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 2.2mg | 1.09mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 27.17g | 52.9g | 9% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 24mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 1025mg | 1275mg | 7% |
| Choline | 37.5mg | 7% | |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.197mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 0.402mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 7µg | 8.1µg | 2% |
| Folate | 51µg | 45µg | 2% |
| Calories | 560kcal | 536kcal | 1% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
| Net carbs | 16.57g | 48.1g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.66g | 0.22g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 8mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.108mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.684mg | 0.253mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 0.283mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.604mg | 0.419mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.138mg | 0.424mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0.11mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 0.31mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.249mg | 0.392mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | N/A |
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:
7 g
Fats:
34.6 g
Carbs:
52.9 g
Water:
1.9 g
Other:
3.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +188% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +31% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +130% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +94.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +20.8% |
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
10.96 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
12.17 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +136.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +18.2% |
