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Pistachio vs. Maple syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Pistachio and Maple syrup

  • Pistachio has more Copper, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Vitamin B1, Iron, Fiber, and Potassium, however, Maple syrup has more Vitamin B2, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Pistachio is 142% higher.
  • Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Syrups, maple.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 31% 19% 4.1% 6% 40% 0.86% 1.6% 379% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +476.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +383.5%
Contains more IronIron +3463.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +7122.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +49.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +24400%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1066.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +142.3%
~equal in Calcium ~102mg

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 19% 31% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 17% 293% 1.5% 2.2% 0.46% 0% 0% 0% 0.87%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1218.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1504.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84900%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +693.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
67% 32%
Protein: 0.04 g
Fats: 0.06 g
Carbs: 67.04 g
Water: 32.39 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50300%
Contains more FatsFats +75433.3%
Contains more OtherOther +534%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +146.7%
Contains more WaterWater +641.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.007 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +211327.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84488.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -99.9%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
96% 3%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 58.32 g
Glucose: 1.6 g
Fructose: 0.52 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +748.9%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +400%
Contains more FructoseFructose +116.7%
~equal in Lactose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Maple syrup Opinion
Calories 560kcal 260kcal Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 0.04g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 0.06g Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg Pistachio
Net carbs 16.57g 67.04g Maple syrup
Carbs 27.17g 67.04g Maple syrup
Magnesium 121mg 21mg Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 102mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 212mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 0.11mg Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 60.46g Pistachio
Fiber 10.6g 0g Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.018mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 1.47mg Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 2mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 12mg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 0IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 0µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 2.908mg Maple syrup
Selenium 7µg 0.6µg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.066mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 1.27mg Maple syrup
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.081mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.036mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.002mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 0µg Pistachio
Choline 1.6mg Maple syrup
Saturated Fat 5.907g 0.007g Maple syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 0.011g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.017g Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g 0.52g Maple syrup
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Maple syrup
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
65%
Pistachio
24%
Maple syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
50%
Maple syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 52.8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.9g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Maple syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169661/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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