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Pistachio vs. Rose hips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pistachios and rose hips

  • Pistachios have more copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, iron, and zinc; however, rose hips have more vitamin C, vitamin A, fiber, and vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin C for rose hips is 467% higher.
  • Rose hips have 54 times less vitamin B1 than pistachios. Pistachios have 0.87mg of vitamin B1, while rose hips have 0.016mg.
  • Rose hips have a higher glycemic index than pistachios.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Rose Hips, wild (Northern Plains Indians).

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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 49% 51% 38% 40% 38% 6.8% 26% 0.52% 133% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +138.9%
Contains more IronIron +269.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +1050.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +780%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +703.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +61%

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 1420% 72% 117% 0% 4% 38% 24% 48% 18% 0% 65% 2.3% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5337.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2136.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +7507.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +734.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +104.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +53.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.166mg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.3mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg

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
38% 59%
Protein: 1.6 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 38.22 g
Water: 58.66 g
Other: 1.18 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1160%
Contains more FatsFats +13229.4%
Contains more OtherOther +152.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +40.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1242.3%

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
3% 52% 45%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 1.34 g
Fructose: 1.16 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +9714.3%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +318.8%
Contains more FructoseFructose +383.3%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~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 Rose hips
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price 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 Rose hips DV% diff.
Vitamin C 5.6mg 426mg 467%
Copper 1.3mg 0.113mg 132%
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.076mg 125%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 96%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.016mg 71%
Fats 45.32g 0.34g 69%
Phosphorus 490mg 61mg 61%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 58%
Fiber 10.6g 24.1g 54%
Protein 20.16g 1.6g 37%
Iron 3.92mg 1.06mg 36%
Saturated fat 5.907g 27%
Vitamin K 25.9µg 22%
Vitamin A 26µg 217µg 21%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 5.84mg 20%
Calories 560kcal 162kcal 20%
Zinc 2.2mg 0.25mg 18%
Potassium 1025mg 429mg 18%
Selenium 7µg 13%
Magnesium 121mg 69mg 12%
Folate 51µg 3µg 12%
Manganese 1.2mg 1.02mg 8%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.8mg 6%
Calcium 105mg 169mg 6%
Carbs 27.17g 38.22g 4%
Choline 12mg 2%
Fructose 0.24g 1.16g 1%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 16.57g 14.12g N/A
Sugar 7.66g 2.58g N/A
Sodium 1mg 4mg 0%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.166mg 0%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.3mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Rose hips
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
140%
Rose hips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
38%
Rose hips

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.08g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Rose hips
Rose hips is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.907g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rose hips
Rose hips is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
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. Rose hips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168998/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.