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Pistachio vs. Turkey meat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between pistachios and turkey meat?

  • Pistachios are higher in copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, manganese, fiber, and phosphorus, yet turkey meat is higher in vitamin B3, vitamin B12, and selenium.
  • Pistachios' daily need coverage for copper is 134% more.
  • The glycemic index of turkey meat is lower.

We used Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Turkey, whole, meat and skin, cooked, roasted 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.
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 21% 4.2% 21% 41% 31% 68% 96% 13% 1.8% 163%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +303.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +650%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +328.9%
Contains more IronIron +259.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +1297.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +119.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +8471.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +12.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +325.7%

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% 4% 1.4% 6% 11% 65% 179% 57% 142% 128% 0% 6.8% 48%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3985.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1833.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +176%
Contains more FolateFolate +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +75.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +636.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +82.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~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
29% 7% 64%
Protein: 28.55 g
Fats: 7.39 g
Carbs: 0.06 g
Water: 63.52 g
Other: 0.48 g
Contains more FatsFats +513.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +45183.3%
Contains more OtherOther +520.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +41.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1353.5%

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
31% 38% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.155 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.647 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.119 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +778.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +578.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -63.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pistachio Turkey meat
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 Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Turkey meat DV% diff.
Copper 1.3mg 0.093mg 134%
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.616mg 83%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 2.119g 82%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.045mg 69%
Fats 45.32g 7.39g 58%
Manganese 1.2mg 0.014mg 52%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 2.647g 52%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 9.573mg 52%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.02µg 43%
Fiber 10.6g 0g 42%
Selenium 7µg 29.8µg 41%
Phosphorus 490mg 223mg 38%
Cholesterol 0mg 109mg 36%
Iron 3.92mg 1.09mg 35%
Potassium 1025mg 239mg 23%
Magnesium 121mg 30mg 22%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.07mg 19%
Calories 560kcal 189kcal 19%
Protein 20.16g 28.55g 17%
Saturated fat 5.907g 2.155g 17%
Choline 87.4mg 16%
Folate 51µg 9µg 11%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.281mg 9%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.948mg 9%
Calcium 105mg 14mg 9%
Carbs 27.17g 0.06g 9%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg 6%
Sodium 1mg 103mg 4%
Zinc 2.2mg 2.48mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin A 26µg 12µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Net carbs 16.57g 0.06g N/A
Sugar 7.66g 0g N/A
Trans fat 0g 0.101g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.291mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 1.004mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.796mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 1.925mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 2.282mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0.724mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.903mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 0.902mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.749mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.105g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.008g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.01g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0g 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g 1.841g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Turkey meat
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
50%
Turkey meat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
46%
Turkey meat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.752g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Turkey meat
Turkey meat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 109mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 102mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Turkey meat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171479/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.