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Pistachio vs. Paprika — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pistachio and Paprika different?

  • Pistachio is higher in Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, Paprika is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Iron, Vitamin E , Fiber, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin A RAE from Paprika is 271% higher.
  • Pistachio contains 3 times more Vitamin B1 than Paprika. While Pistachio contains 0.87mg of Vitamin B1, Paprika contains only 0.33mg.

Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Spices, paprika 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 Phosphorus +56.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Copper +82.3%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +118.1%
Contains more Iron +439.3%
Contains more Magnesium +47.1%
Contains more Potassium +122.4%
Contains more Zinc +96.8%
Contains more Manganese +32.5%
Equal in Selenium - 6.3
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 69% 793% 128% 135% 202% 9% 119% 238% 208% 35%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.1%
Contains less Sodium -98.5%
Contains more Copper +82.3%
Contains more Selenium +11.1%
Contains more Calcium +118.1%
Contains more Iron +439.3%
Contains more Magnesium +47.1%
Contains more Potassium +122.4%
Contains more Zinc +96.8%
Contains more Manganese +32.5%
Equal in Selenium - 6.3

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 C +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +9445.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +917.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +668.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +673.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +382.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Equal in Folate - 49
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 2956% 583% 0% 3% 83% 284% 189% 151% 495% 37% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin C +522.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +163.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +9445.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +917.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +668.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +673.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +382.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +25.9%
Equal in Folate - 49

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42.6%
Contains more Fats +251.6%
Contains more Carbs +98.7%
Contains more Water +157.2%
Contains more Other +159.7%
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
14% 13% 54% 11% 8%
Protein: 14.14 g
Fats: 12.89 g
Carbs: 53.99 g
Water: 11.24 g
Other: 7.74 g
Contains more Protein +42.6%
Contains more Fats +251.6%
Contains more Carbs +98.7%
Contains more Water +157.2%
Contains more Other +159.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1272.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
18% 15% 67%
Saturated Fat: 2.14 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.695 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.766 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1272.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -63.8%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +748.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +721.9%
Contains more Fructose +2695.8%
Contains more Galactose +∞%
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
8% 25% 65% 2%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.81 g
Glucose: 2.63 g
Fructose: 6.71 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.19 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +748.1%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +721.9%
Contains more Fructose +2695.8%
Contains more Galactose +∞%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Paprika Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 19.09g Paprika
Protein 20.16g 14.14g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 12.89g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 53.99g Paprika
Calories 560kcal 282kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g 6.71g Paprika
Sugar 7.66g 10.34g Pistachio
Fiber 10.6g 34.9g Paprika
Calcium 105mg 229mg Paprika
Iron 3.92mg 21.14mg Paprika
Magnesium 121mg 178mg Paprika
Phosphorus 490mg 314mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 2280mg Paprika
Sodium 1mg 68mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 4.33mg Paprika
Copper 1.3mg 0.713mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 1.59mg Paprika
Selenium 7µg 6.3µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 49254IU Paprika
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 2463µg Paprika
Vitamin E 2.86mg 29.1mg Paprika
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0.9mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.33mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 1.23mg Paprika
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 10.06mg Paprika
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 2.51mg Paprika
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 2.141mg Paprika
Folate 51µg 49µg Pistachio
Vitamin K 80.3µg Paprika
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.07mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.49mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.57mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 0.92mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.69mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.2mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.61mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.75mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.25mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 2.14g Paprika
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 1.695g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 7.766g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio
Omega-3 - ALA 0.453g Paprika

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Paprika
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
415%
Paprika
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
193%
Paprika

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.767g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Paprika
Paprika is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Paprika
Paprika is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2.6)

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. Paprika - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171329/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.