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Pistachio vs. Potato salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Pistachio and Potato salad

  • Potato salad has less Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Magnesium, and Potassium.
  • Pistachio covers your daily Copper needs 131% more than Potato salad.
  • Potato salad contains 12 times less Vitamin B6 than Pistachio. Pistachio contains 1.7mg of Vitamin B6, while Potato salad contains 0.141mg.
  • Pistachio has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Potato salad, home-prepared.

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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 +452.6%
Contains more Iron +503.1%
Contains more Magnesium +706.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +842.3%
Contains more Potassium +303.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +609.7%
Contains more Copper +1001.7%
Contains more Manganese +1088.1%
Contains more Selenium +70.7%
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 6% 25% 11% 23% 23% 69% 9% 40% 14% 23%
Contains more Calcium +452.6%
Contains more Iron +503.1%
Contains more Magnesium +706.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +842.3%
Contains more Potassium +303.5%
Contains less Sodium -99.8%
Contains more Zinc +609.7%
Contains more Copper +1001.7%
Contains more Manganese +1088.1%
Contains more Selenium +70.7%

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 +228.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1029.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1105.7%
Contains more Folate +628.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +78.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.534
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 10% 0% 0% 34% 20% 14% 17% 33% 33% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +228.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1029.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +166.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +46.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1105.7%
Contains more Folate +628.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +78.6%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.534

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +652.2%
Contains more Fats +452.7%
Contains more Carbs +143.2%
Contains more Other +52.8%
Contains more Water +1639.1%
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
3% 8% 11% 76% 2%
Protein: 2.68 g
Fats: 8.2 g
Carbs: 11.17 g
Water: 76 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +652.2%
Contains more Fats +452.7%
Contains more Carbs +143.2%
Contains more Other +52.8%
Contains more Water +1639.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +837.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +284.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
19% 32% 49%
Saturated Fat: 1.429 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.48 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.737 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +837.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +284.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.8%

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 salad
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Potato salad Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 9.87g Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 2.68g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 8.2g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 11.17g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 143kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g Potato salad
Fiber 10.6g 1.3g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 19mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 0.65mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 15mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 52mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 254mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 529mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 0.31mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.118mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.101mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 4.1µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 157IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 32µg Potato salad
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 10mg Potato salad
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.077mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.06mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.89mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.534mg Potato salad
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.141mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 7µg Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.042mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.116mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.141mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 0.202mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.171mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.066mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.135mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.172mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.062mg Pistachio
Cholesterol 0mg 68mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 1.429g Potato salad
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 2.48g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 3.737g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pistachio Potato salad
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
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
14%
Potato salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
24%
Potato salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato salad
Potato salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.478g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato salad
Potato salad is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 528mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 68mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 17)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins

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 salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169269/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.