Pistachio vs. Shortbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between pistachios and shortbread
- The amount of copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, fiber, manganese, potassium, magnesium, and zinc in pistachios is higher than in shortbread.
- Pistachios cover your daily need for copper, 134% more than shortbread.
- Pistachios contain 24 times more vitamin B6 than shortbread. While pistachios contain 1.7mg of vitamin B6, shortbread contains only 0.071mg.
- The amount of sodium in pistachios is lower.
- Pistachios have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pistachios is 28, while the glycemic index of shortbread is 64.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain.
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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 | +764.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +707.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +1064.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +31.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1344.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +349% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +642.4% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +205.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +12.9% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +17.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +146.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +62% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +2294.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +96.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +151.9% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +58.8% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
| Nutrient |  |
 |
DV% diff. |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.09mg | 134% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 0.071mg | 125% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 66mg | 61% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 0.353mg | 43% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.257g | 6.708g | 41% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 8.326g | 40% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 1.3g | 37% |
| Manganese | 1.2mg | 0.393mg | 35% |
| Protein | 20.16g | 5.37g | 30% |
| Fats | 45.32g | 26.22g | 29% |
| Potassium | 1025mg | 88mg | 28% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 14mg | 25% |
| Zinc | 2.2mg | 0.49mg | 16% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 40.47g | 16% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 353mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 27.17g | 63.78g | 12% |
| Iron | 3.92mg | 2.98mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.314mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 3.275mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 5.907g | 8.105g | 10% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 13mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 11µg | 9% | |
| Folate | 51µg | 81µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 0.321mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 2.44mg | 3% |
| Calories | 560kcal | 514kcal | 2% |
| Selenium | 7µg | 6.2µg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 16.57g | 62.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.66g | 21.65g | N/A |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.714g | N/A |
| Choline | 0.9mg | 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% | |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0.3g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.001g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.885g | N/A | |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | 0.002g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.033g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid | 0.005g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | 0.006g | N/A |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | 7.253g | N/A |
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:
5.37 g
Fats:
26.22 g
Carbs:
63.78 g
Water:
3.6 g
Other:
1.03 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +275.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +72.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +21.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +189.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +134.7% |
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
8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
8.326 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -27.1% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +246.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +72.7% |
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:
40.47 g
Sucrose:
20.99 g
Glucose:
0.36 g
Fructose:
0.3 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +2323.4% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +205.5% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +12.5% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +25% |
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Lactose
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Galactose
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