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Pistachio vs. Powdered milk — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between pistachios and powdered milk

  • Pistachios have more copper, vitamin B6, manganese, vitamin B1, iron, and fiber, while powdered milk has more vitamin B12, calcium, and vitamin B2.
  • Pistachios cover your daily need for copper, 136% more than powdered milk.
  • The amount of saturated fat in pistachios is lower.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Milk, dry, whole, without added vitamin D.

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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 61% 274% 117% 18% 27% 91% 333% 48% 5.2% 89%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.4%
Contains more IronIron +734%
Contains more CopperCopper +1525%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +768.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +29.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +51.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +58.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +132.9%

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.
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 29% 86% 12% 7.5% 71% 278% 12% 136% 70% 406% 5.5% 28% 64%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +393.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +207.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +462.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +892.3%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +653.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +336.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%

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
26% 27% 38% 2% 6%
Protein: 26.32 g
Fats: 26.71 g
Carbs: 38.42 g
Water: 2.47 g
Other: 6.08 g
Contains more FatsFats +69.7%
Contains more WaterWater +76.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +41.4%
Contains more OtherOther +104%

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
66% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.742 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.924 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -64.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +193.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2062.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Powdered milk DV% diff.
Copper 1.3mg 0.08mg 136%
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.25µg 135%
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.302mg 108%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.665g 91%
Calcium 105mg 912mg 81%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 1.205mg 80%
Manganese 1.2mg 0.04mg 50%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.283mg 49%
Saturated fat 5.907g 16.742g 49%
Iron 3.92mg 0.47mg 43%
Fiber 10.6g 0g 42%
Phosphorus 490mg 776mg 41%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 7.924g 38%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 2.271mg 35%
Cholesterol 0mg 97mg 32%
Fats 45.32g 26.71g 29%
Vitamin A 26µg 258µg 26%
Choline 117.4mg 21%
Selenium 7µg 16.3µg 17%
Sodium 1mg 371mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.58mg 15%
Protein 20.16g 26.32g 12%
Zinc 2.2mg 3.34mg 10%
Potassium 1025mg 1330mg 9%
Magnesium 121mg 85mg 9%
Folate 51µg 37µg 4%
Carbs 27.17g 38.42g 4%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.646mg 4%
Calories 560kcal 496kcal 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 8.6mg 3%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 16.57g 38.42g N/A
Sugar 7.66g 38.42g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.371mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 1.188mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 1.592mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 2.578mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 2.087mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0.66mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 1.271mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 1.762mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.714mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Powdered milk
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
93%
Powdered milk
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
106%
Powdered milk

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Powdered milk
Powdered milk is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 97mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 30.76g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 370mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.835g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Powdered milk - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173454/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.