Pistachio vs. Sunflower seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Pistachio and Sunflower seeds?
- Pistachio is higher in Vitamin B6, yet Sunflower seeds are higher in Vitamin E, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B1, Magnesium, Folate, Vitamin B3, Manganese, and Zinc.
- Sunflower seeds' daily need coverage for Vitamin E is 215% more.
We used Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried types 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 CalciumCalcium | +34.6% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.9% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.9% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +168.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +33.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +38.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +127.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +62.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +657.1% |
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 | +300% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +932% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +26.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +1129.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +70.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +121.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +541.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +117.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +345.1% |
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:
20.78 g
Fats:
51.46 g
Carbs:
20 g
Water:
4.73 g
Other:
3.03 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +35.9% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +13.5% |
~equal in
Protein
~20.78g
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Water
~4.73g
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Other
~3.03g
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
4.455 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
23.137 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +25.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -24.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +60.9% |
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:
0 g
Sucrose:
2.5 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more StarchStarch | +∞% |
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +174.8% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +∞% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +∞% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +∞% |
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Lactose
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Galactose
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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 Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 560kcal | 584kcal |
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| Protein | 20.16g | 20.78g |
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| Fats | 45.32g | 51.46g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 1.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 16.57g | 11.4g |
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| Carbs | 27.17g | 20g |
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| Magnesium | 121mg | 325mg |
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| Calcium | 105mg | 78mg |
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| Potassium | 1025mg | 645mg |
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| Iron | 3.92mg | 5.25mg |
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| Sugar | 7.66g | 2.62g |
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| Fiber | 10.6g | 8.6g |
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| Copper | 1.3mg | 1.8mg |
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| Zinc | 2.2mg | 5mg |
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| Starch | 1.67g |
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| Phosphorus | 490mg | 660mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 9mg |
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| Vitamin A | 516IU | 50IU |
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| Vitamin A | 26µg | 3µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 35.17mg |
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| Manganese | 1.2mg | 1.95mg |
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| Selenium | 7µg | 53µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 1.48mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.355mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 8.335mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 1.13mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 1.345mg |
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| Folate | 51µg | 227µg |
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| Choline | 55.1mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.907g | 4.455g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.257g | 18.528g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 23.137g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.348mg |
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| Threonine | 0.684mg | 0.928mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 1.139mg |
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| Leucine | 1.604mg | 1.659mg |
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| Lysine | 1.138mg | 0.937mg |
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| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0.494mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 1.169mg |
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| Valine | 1.249mg | 1.315mg |
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| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0.632mg |
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| Fructose | 0.24g |
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.014g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g |
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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
65%
146%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
207%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.04g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sunflower seeds is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.452g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sunflower seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 8mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)