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Pistachio vs. Swordfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pistachio and Swordfish

  • Pistachio has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Manganese, Iron, and Fiber, however, Swordfish is richer in Selenium, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B3.
  • Pistachio's daily need coverage for Copper is 139% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Fish, swordfish, cooked, dry heat.

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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 Calcium +1650%
Contains more Iron +771.1%
Contains more Magnesium +245.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.2%
Contains more Potassium +105.4%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +182.1%
Contains more Copper +2726.1%
Contains more Manganese +9130.8%
Contains more Selenium +878.6%
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 2% 17% 25% 131% 45% 13% 22% 16% 2% 374%
Contains more Calcium +1650%
Contains more Iron +771.1%
Contains more Magnesium +245.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +61.2%
Contains more Potassium +105.4%
Contains less Sodium -99%
Contains more Zinc +182.1%
Contains more Copper +2726.1%
Contains more Manganese +9130.8%
Contains more Selenium +878.6%

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 +300%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +877.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.4%
Contains more Folate +2450%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +611.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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 8% 49% 498% 0% 23% 15% 174% 26% 142% 2% 203% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +300%
Contains more Vitamin E +18.7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +877.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +154%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +24.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +176.4%
Contains more Folate +2450%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +611.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +471.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +727.8%
Contains more Protein +16.3%
Contains more Water +1462%
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
23% 8% 68%
Protein: 23.45 g
Fats: 7.93 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 68.26 g
Other: 0.36 g
Contains more Fats +471.5%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Other +727.8%
Contains more Protein +16.3%
Contains more Water +1462%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +556.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +951.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
28% 52% 20%
Saturated Fat: 1.911 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.368 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +556.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +951.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -67.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Swordfish Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 0g Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 23.45g Swordfish
Fats 45.32g 7.93g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 0g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 172kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 0g Swordfish
Fiber 10.6g 0g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 6mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 0.45mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 35mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 304mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 499mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 97mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 0.78mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.046mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.013mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 68.5µg Swordfish
Vitamin A 516IU 129IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 43µg Swordfish
Vitamin E 2.86mg 2.41mg Pistachio
Vitamin D 0IU 666IU Swordfish
Vitamin D 0µg 16.6µg Swordfish
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.089mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.063mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 9.254mg Swordfish
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.417mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.615mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 2µg Pistachio
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.62µg Swordfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg Swordfish
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.265mg Swordfish
Threonine 0.684mg 1.035mg Swordfish
Isoleucine 0.917mg 1.088mg Swordfish
Leucine 1.604mg 1.919mg Swordfish
Lysine 1.138mg 2.168mg Swordfish
Methionine 0.36mg 0.699mg Swordfish
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.922mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 1.216mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.695mg Swordfish
Cholesterol 0mg 78mg Pistachio
Trans Fat 0g 0.056g Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 1.911g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.772g Swordfish
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.127g Swordfish
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.168g Swordfish
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 3.544g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 1.368g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.022g Swordfish
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pistachio Swordfish
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
95%
Swordfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
64%
Swordfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.996g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Swordfish
Swordfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Swordfish
Swordfish is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 96mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 78mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Swordfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173704/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.