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Pistachio vs. Veal — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between pistachios and veal

  • Pistachios have more copper, vitamin B6, vitamin B1, manganese, fiber, phosphorus, and iron; however, veal has more vitamin B12 and vitamin B3.
  • Daily need coverage for copper for pistachios is 133% higher.
  • Pistachios have a higher glycemic index than veal.

Food types used in this article are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Veal, ground, cooked, broiled.

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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%
Veal
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 5.1% 30% 37% 34% 106% 93% 11% 4.6% 75%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +404.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +517.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +204.2%
Contains more IronIron +296%
Contains more CopperCopper +1162.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +125.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +3328.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +75.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +95.7%

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%
Veal
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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% 0% 18% 62% 151% 70% 90% 159% 3% 8.3% 52%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1806.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1142.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +335.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +68.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +517.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +123.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
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24% 8% 67%
Protein: 24.38 g
Fats: 7.56 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 66.76 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more FatsFats +499.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +129.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +20.9%
Contains more WaterWater +1427.7%

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
Veal
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47% 44% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.55 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +718.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2514.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pistachio Veal
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 Veal DV% diff.
Copper 1.3mg 0.103mg 133%
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.39mg 101%
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.55g 92%
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.07mg 67%
Fats 45.32g 7.56g 58%
Vitamin B12 0µg 1.27µg 53%
Monounsaturated fat 23.257g 2.84g 51%
Manganese 1.2mg 0.035mg 51%
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 8.03mg 42%
Fiber 10.6g 0g 42%
Phosphorus 490mg 217mg 39%
Iron 3.92mg 0.99mg 37%
Cholesterol 0mg 103mg 34%
Magnesium 121mg 24mg 23%
Potassium 1025mg 337mg 20%
Calories 560kcal 172kcal 19%
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.15mg 18%
Choline 95mg 17%
Zinc 2.2mg 3.87mg 15%
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 1.16mg 13%
Saturated fat 5.907g 3.04g 13%
Selenium 7µg 13.7µg 12%
Folate 51µg 11µg 10%
Calcium 105mg 17mg 9%
Carbs 27.17g 0g 9%
Protein 20.16g 24.38g 8%
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.27mg 8%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg 6%
Sodium 1mg 83mg 4%
Vitamin A 26µg 0µg 3%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Vitamin K 1.2µg 1%
Net carbs 16.57g 0g N/A
Sugar 7.66g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.247mg 0%
Threonine 0.684mg 1.065mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.917mg 1.201mg 0%
Leucine 1.604mg 1.94mg 0%
Lysine 1.138mg 2.009mg 0%
Methionine 0.36mg 0.569mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.984mg 0%
Valine 1.249mg 1.347mg 0%
Histidine 0.512mg 0.885mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Veal
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
47%
Veal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
41%
Veal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Veal
Veal is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Veal
Veal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.867g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Veal
Veal is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Veal
Veal is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 103mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 82mg)
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. Veal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175291/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.