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Pistachio vs. Wakame — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Pistachio and Wakame

  • Pistachio has more Vitamin B6, Copper, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Fiber, Potassium, and Iron, however, Wakame is richer in Folate.
  • Pistachio covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 131% more than Wakame.
  • Wakame has 45 times less Saturated Fat than Pistachio. Pistachio has 5.907g of Saturated Fat, while Wakame has 0.13g.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Seaweed, wakame, raw.

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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.
Contains more Iron +79.8%
Contains more Magnesium +13.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +512.5%
Contains more Potassium +1950%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +478.9%
Contains more Copper +357.7%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 82% 77% 35% 5% 114% 11% 95% 183% 4%
Contains more Iron +79.8%
Contains more Magnesium +13.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +512.5%
Contains more Potassium +1950%
Contains less Sodium -99.9%
Contains more Zinc +478.9%
Contains more Copper +357.7%
Contains more Selenium +900%
Contains more Calcium +42.9%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%

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.
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Wakame
Contains more Vitamin A +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +186%
Contains more Vitamin C +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34%
Contains more Folate +284.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 31% 58% 0% 19% 218% 37% 25% 32% 393% 39% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 22% 20% 0% 10% 15% 54% 30% 42% 1% 147% 0% 14%
Contains more Vitamin A +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +186%
Contains more Vitamin C +86.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1350%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84900%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +23.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +34%
Contains more Folate +284.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +565.3%
Contains more Fats +6981.3%
Contains more Carbs +197.3%
Contains more Water +1730.4%
Contains more Other +141.6%
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
3% 9% 80% 7%
Protein: 3.03 g
Fats: 0.64 g
Carbs: 9.14 g
Water: 79.99 g
Other: 7.2 g
Contains more Protein +565.3%
Contains more Fats +6981.3%
Contains more Carbs +197.3%
Contains more Water +1730.4%
Contains more Other +141.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39998.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6496.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
32% 14% 54%
Saturated Fat: 0.13 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.058 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.218 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +39998.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6496.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Wakame Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 8.64g Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 3.03g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 0.64g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 9.14g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 45kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 0.65g Wakame
Fiber 10.6g 0.5g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 150mg Wakame
Iron 3.92mg 2.18mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 107mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 80mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 50mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 872mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 0.38mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.284mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 1.4mg Wakame
Selenium 7µg 0.7µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 360IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 18µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg 1mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 3mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.06mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.23mg Wakame
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 1.6mg Wakame
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.697mg Wakame
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.002mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 196µg Wakame
Vitamin K 5.3µg Wakame
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.035mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.165mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.087mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 0.257mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.112mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.063mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.112mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.209mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.015mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 0.13g Wakame
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.186g Wakame
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 0.058g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.218g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Pistachio Wakame
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
71%
Pistachio
29%
Wakame
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
65%
Wakame

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.01g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.777g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Wakame
Wakame is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Wakame
Wakame is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 871mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Wakame - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170496/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.