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Pistachio vs. Cinnamon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Pistachio and Cinnamon

  • Pistachio is higher in Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, and Potassium, however, Cinnamon is richer in Manganese, Fiber, Calcium, and Iron.
  • Cinnamon's daily need coverage for Manganese is 707% higher.
  • Pistachio has 40 times more Vitamin B1 than Cinnamon. While Pistachio has 0.87mg of Vitamin B1, Cinnamon has only 0.022mg.
  • Cinnamon has less Saturated Fat.

The food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Spices, cinnamon, ground.

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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 Magnesium +101.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +665.6%
Contains more Potassium +137.8%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +20.2%
Contains more Copper +283.5%
Contains more Selenium +125.8%
Contains more Calcium +854.3%
Contains more Iron +112.2%
Contains more Manganese +1355.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 301% 312% 43% 28% 39% 2% 50% 114% 2279% 17%
Contains more Magnesium +101.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +665.6%
Contains more Potassium +137.8%
Contains less Sodium -90%
Contains more Zinc +20.2%
Contains more Copper +283.5%
Contains more Selenium +125.8%
Contains more Calcium +854.3%
Contains more Iron +112.2%
Contains more Manganese +1355.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +975.9%
Contains more Folate +750%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.332
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 18% 47% 0% 13% 6% 10% 25% 22% 37% 5% 0% 78%
Contains more Vitamin A +74.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +47.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3854.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +290.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +45.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +975.9%
Contains more Folate +750%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 1.332

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +405.3%
Contains more Fats +3554.8%
Contains more Carbs +196.6%
Contains more Water +142.1%
Contains more Other +20.8%
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
4% 81% 11% 4%
Protein: 3.99 g
Fats: 1.24 g
Carbs: 80.59 g
Water: 10.58 g
Other: 3.6 g
Contains more Protein +405.3%
Contains more Fats +3554.8%
Contains more Carbs +196.6%
Contains more Water +142.1%
Contains more Other +20.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9354.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21047.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
52% 37% 10%
Saturated Fat: 0.345 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.068 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +9354.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21047.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +34250%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +225%
Contains more Fructose +362.5%
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
48% 51%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.02 g
Glucose: 1.04 g
Fructose: 1.11 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +34250%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +225%
Contains more Fructose +362.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Cinnamon Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 27.49g Cinnamon
Protein 20.16g 3.99g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 1.24g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 80.59g Cinnamon
Calories 560kcal 247kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g 1.11g Cinnamon
Sugar 7.66g 2.17g Cinnamon
Fiber 10.6g 53.1g Cinnamon
Calcium 105mg 1002mg Cinnamon
Iron 3.92mg 8.32mg Cinnamon
Magnesium 121mg 60mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 64mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 431mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 10mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 1.83mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.339mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 17.466mg Cinnamon
Selenium 7µg 3.1µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 295IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 15µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg 2.32mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 3.8mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.022mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.041mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.332mg Cinnamon
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.358mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.158mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 6µg Pistachio
Vitamin K 31.2µg Cinnamon
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.049mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.136mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.146mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 0.253mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.243mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.078mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.146mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.224mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.117mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 0.345g Cinnamon
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 0.246g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.068g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio
Omega-3 - ALA 0.011g Cinnamon

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pistachio Cinnamon
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
71%
Pistachio
21%
Cinnamon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
318%
Cinnamon

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.49g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.562g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cinnamon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171320/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.