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Pistachio vs. Potato chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pistachio and Potato chips

  • Pistachio has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, and Fiber, however, Potato chips is richer in Vitamin E , and Vitamin C.
  • Pistachio's daily need coverage for Copper is 110% more.
  • Pistachio contains 5 times more Vitamin B1 than Potato chips. Pistachio contains 0.87mg of Vitamin B1, while Potato chips contains 0.167mg.
  • Pistachio contains less Saturated Fat.

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 Calcium +337.5%
Contains more Iron +140.5%
Contains more Magnesium +80.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +197%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +101.8%
Contains more Copper +324.8%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains more Selenium +15.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Contains more Calcium +337.5%
Contains more Iron +140.5%
Contains more Magnesium +80.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +197%
Contains less Sodium -87.5%
Contains more Zinc +101.8%
Contains more Copper +324.8%
Contains more Manganese +172.7%
Contains more Potassium +24.4%
Contains more Selenium +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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +421%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.6%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +455.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +421%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +29.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +157.6%
Contains more Folate +13.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +218.5%
Contains more Vitamin C +455.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +194.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +188%
Contains more Fats +31%
Contains more Water +130%
Contains more Carbs +94.7%
Contains more Other +20.8%
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
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Protein +188%
Contains more Fats +31%
Contains more Water +130%
Contains more Carbs +94.7%
Contains more Other +20.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.2%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +18.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Potato chips Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 48.1g Potato chips
Protein 20.16g 7g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 34.6g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 52.9g Potato chips
Calories 560kcal 536kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 0.22g Potato chips
Fiber 10.6g 4.8g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 24mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 1.63mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 67mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 165mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 1275mg Potato chips
Sodium 1mg 8mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 1.09mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.306mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.44mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 8.1µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 516IU 0IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg 9.11mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 5.6mg 31.1mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.167mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.197mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 3.827mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.402mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.66mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 45µg Pistachio
Vitamin K 22.1µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.108mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.253mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.283mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 0.419mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.424mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.11mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.31mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.392mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 153mg Potato chips
Saturated Fat 5.907g 10.96g Pistachio
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 9.84g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 12.17g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

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Pistachio Potato chips
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Low Calories 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
71%
Pistachio
59%
Potato chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
53%
Potato chips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.44g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato chips
Potato chips is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 7mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.053g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio 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. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/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.