Pistachio vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pistachios and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) different?
- Pistachios are higher in copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, fiber, potassium, magnesium, and manganese; however, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is richer in vitamin B3 and vitamin B2.
- Daily need coverage for copper for pistachios is 129% higher.
- Pistachios contain 20 times more vitamin B6 than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). While pistachios contain 1.7mg of vitamin B6, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) contains only 0.086mg.
- Pistachios have less sodium.
- Pistachios have a lower glycemic index (28) than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) (74).
Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup) are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +426.1% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +452.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +574.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +835.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +218.8% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +380.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.9% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +74.9% |
| Contains more IronIron | +42.1% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +47.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +2500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +148.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +23.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1876.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +204.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +395.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +162.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.16 g
Fats:
45.32 g
Carbs:
27.17 g
Water:
4.37 g
Other:
2.98 g
Protein:
9.46 g
Fats:
8.64 g
Carbs:
74.05 g
Water:
5.05 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +113.1% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +424.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +172.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.6% |
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Other
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Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.38 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.835 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1071% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +197.4% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -72% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
67.83 g
Sucrose:
0 g
Glucose:
0.12 g
Fructose:
0.19 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0.98 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +∞% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +166.7% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +26.3% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +3961.7% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +476.5% |
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Lactose
~0g
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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.
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.139mg | 129% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 0.086mg | 124% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 4.835g | 64% |
| Fats | 45.32g | 8.64g | 56% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 102mg | 55% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.257g | 1.986g | 53% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 941mg | 41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 6.442mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 2.8g | 31% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 67.83g | 27% |
| Potassium | 1025mg | 152mg | 26% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.487mg | 25% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 23mg | 23% |
| Manganese | 1.2mg | 0.686mg | 22% |
| Protein | 20.16g | 9.46g | 21% |
| Vitamin K | 25.4µg | 21% | |
| Folate | 51µg | 134µg | 21% |
| Iron | 3.92mg | 5.57mg | 21% |
| Saturated fat | 5.907g | 1.653g | 19% |
| Carbs | 27.17g | 74.05g | 16% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 0.702mg | 14% |
| Zinc | 2.2mg | 0.69mg | 14% |
| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 1.15mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 19mg | 9% |
| Calories | 560kcal | 418kcal | 7% |
| Selenium | 7µg | 10.3µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.09µg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Choline | 16.7mg | 3% | |
| Net carbs | 16.57g | 71.25g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.66g | 1.29g | N/A |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 0.536mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.167g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.684mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 0.333mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.604mg | 0.652mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.138mg | 0.172mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0.147mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 0.45mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.249mg | 0.399mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0.19g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.535g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.018g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | 4.25g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
51%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
62%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.37g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.254g)
Which food is cheaper?
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 940mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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.