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Pistachio vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between pistachios and pound cake

  • Pistachios are higher than pound cake in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, fiber, iron, magnesium, and potassium.
  • Pistachios' daily need coverage for copper is 140% higher.
  • Pistachios have 47 times more vitamin B6 than pound cake. While pistachios have 1.7mg of vitamin B6, pound cake has only 0.036mg.
  • Pistachios have a lower glycemic index (28) than pound cake (54).

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1412.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +123.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +587.9%
Contains more IronIron +164.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +2995.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +411.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +990.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40%

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 0% 23% 13% 12% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +340%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +402.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +4622.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +169.2%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +55.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +24.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.485mg

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
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +303.2%
Contains more FatsFats +224.6%
Contains more OtherOther +94.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +97.4%
Contains more WaterWater +492%

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
43% 27% 30%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +670.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +320.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -18.6%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 74% 3% 3% 2%
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
34% 60% 3%
Starch: 17.36 g
Sucrose: 30.68 g
Glucose: 0.75 g
Fructose: 0.33 g
Lactose: 1.27 g
Maltose: 0.33 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +939.5%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +346.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +134.4%
Contains more FructoseFructose +37.5%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +94.1%
~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.
Pistachio Pound cake
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Pound cake DV% diff.
Copper 1.3mg 0.042mg 140%
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.036mg 128%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 3.419g 73%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.173mg 58%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 3.02g 51%
Phosphorus 490mg 140mg 50%
Fats 45.32g 13.96g 48%
Manganese 1.2mg 0.11mg 47%
Fiber 10.6g 0.6g 40%
Iron 3.92mg 1.48mg 31%
Protein 20.16g 5g 30%
Magnesium 121mg 8mg 27%
Potassium 1025mg 149mg 26%
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg 22%
Zinc 2.2mg 0.43mg 16%
Sodium 1mg 377mg 16%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg 15%
Threonine 0.684mg 153mg 15%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.65mg 15%
Choline 65.6mg 12%
Calories 560kcal 353kcal 10%
Carbs 27.17g 53.64g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.249mg 7%
Starch 1.67g 17.36g 6%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg 6%
Calcium 105mg 47mg 6%
Vitamin A 26µg 70µg 5%
Saturated fat 5.907g 4.811g 5%
Selenium 7µg 5µg 4%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU 4%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.615mg 2%
Folate 51µg 42µg 2%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.485mg 1%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 1%
Net carbs 16.57g 53.04g N/A
Sugar 7.66g 33.36g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.192g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.041mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.204mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0.397mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0.198mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0.117mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.239mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.117mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0.33g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g 2.895g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pistachio Pound cake
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
26%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.096g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 25.7g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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