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Pistachio vs. Taco salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pistachios and taco salad

  • Pistachios have more copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, phosphorus, manganese, iron, potassium, and magnesium; however, taco salad has more vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for pistachios is 132% higher.
  • Taco salad has 17 times less vitamin B1 than pistachios. Pistachios have 0.87mg of vitamin B1, while taco salad has 0.05mg.
  • Pistachios are lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Fast foods, taco salad.

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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 19% 29% 19% 43% 38% 37% 31% 50% 22% 12%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +365.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +388.1%
Contains more IronIron +240.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1050.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +61.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +580.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +618.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +218.2%
~equal in Calcium ~97mg

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% 8.7% 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 6% 0% 0% 0% 13% 42% 23% 41% 25% 40% 0% 32% 13%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +211.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1640%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1445.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +21.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +12.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~1.24mg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
7% 7% 12% 72%
Protein: 6.68 g
Fats: 7.46 g
Carbs: 11.91 g
Water: 72.35 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +201.8%
Contains more FatsFats +507.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +128.1%
Contains more OtherOther +86.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1555.6%

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
50% 38% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.446 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.883 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +792.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1528.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -41.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Taco salad DV% diff.
Copper 1.3mg 0.113mg 132%
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.11mg 122%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.883g 90%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.05mg 68%
Phosphorus 490mg 72mg 60%
Fats 45.32g 7.46g 58%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 2.606g 52%
Manganese 1.2mg 0.167mg 45%
Fiber 10.6g 42%
Iron 3.92mg 1.15mg 35%
Protein 20.16g 6.68g 27%
Potassium 1025mg 210mg 24%
Magnesium 121mg 26mg 23%
Calories 560kcal 141kcal 21%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 19%
Sodium 1mg 385mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.32µg 13%
Saturated fat 5.907g 3.446g 11%
Selenium 7µg 2.2µg 9%
Zinc 2.2mg 1.36mg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 22mg 7%
Carbs 27.17g 11.91g 5%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 1.8mg 4%
Choline 23.3mg 4%
Vitamin A 26µg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.68mg 3%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.18mg 2%
Folate 51µg 42µg 2%
Calcium 105mg 97mg 1%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 16.57g 11.91g N/A
Sugar 7.66g N/A
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.24mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.075mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0.254mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.311mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0.486mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0.145mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.277mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0.343mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.201mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Taco salad
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
63%
Pistachio
18%
Taco salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
30%
Taco salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.461g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Taco salad
Taco salad is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Taco salad
Taco salad is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 22mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 384mg)
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

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.