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Pistachio vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pistachios and tortilla

  • Tortilla contains less copper, vitamin B6, phosphorus, vitamin B1, manganese, fiber, potassium, and magnesium than pistachios.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for pistachios is 133% higher.
  • Tortilla has 28 times less vitamin B6 than pistachios. Pistachios have 1.7mg of vitamin B6, while tortilla has 0.06mg.
  • Tortilla is lower in saturated fat.
  • Tortilla has a higher glycemic index than pistachios.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo).

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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 14% 21% 9.3% 143% 34% 8.7% 63% 63% 35% 91%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +536.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +50%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +876.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +1174.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +587.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +235.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +347.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +137.1%
~equal in Iron ~3.81mg

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 0% 0% 3.8% 0% 93% 26% 77% 10% 14% 0% 1% 74% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1405.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +135.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +205.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +217.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +92.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

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% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +176.9%
Contains more FatsFats +4670.5%
Contains more OtherOther +59.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +83.8%
Contains more WaterWater +814.4%

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
34% 21% 45%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.296 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.391 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12471.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3577.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%

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
94% 5%
Starch: 43.02 g
Sucrose: 0.22 g
Glucose: 0.15 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 2.37 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more SucroseSucrose +3022.7%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +113.3%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more StarchStarch +2476%
Contains more MaltoseMaltose +1294.1%
~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 Tortilla
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Tortilla DV% diff.
Copper 1.3mg 0.102mg 133%
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.06mg 126%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.391g 93%
Fats 45.32g 0.95g 68%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 0.185g 58%
Phosphorus 490mg 146mg 49%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.37mg 42%
Manganese 1.2mg 0.268mg 41%
Fiber 10.6g 2.4g 33%
Potassium 1025mg 105mg 27%
Saturated fat 5.907g 0.296g 26%
Protein 20.16g 7.28g 26%
Magnesium 121mg 19mg 24%
Sodium 1mg 482mg 21%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 4.125mg 18%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.19mg 18%
Starch 1.67g 43.02g 17%
Zinc 2.2mg 0.32mg 17%
Selenium 7µg 16.6µg 17%
Calories 560kcal 237kcal 16%
Folate 51µg 98µg 12%
Carbs 27.17g 49.94g 8%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.17mg 7%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.114mg 4%
Calcium 105mg 70mg 4%
Vitamin A 26µg 3%
Iron 3.92mg 3.81mg 1%
Net carbs 16.57g 47.54g N/A
Sugar 7.66g 2.75g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.06mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 0.182mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.286mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 0.53mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 0.157mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0.122mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.375mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0.326mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.165mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Tortilla
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
23%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.91g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.611g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 481mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 24)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168041/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.