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Pistachio vs. Watermelon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Pistachio and Watermelon?

  • Pistachio is richer than Watermelon in Copper, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Phosphorus, Manganese, Iron, Fiber, Potassium, and Magnesium.
  • Pistachio's daily need coverage for Copper is 140% more.
  • Pistachio has 369 times more Saturated Fat than Watermelon. While Pistachio has 5.907g of Saturated Fat, Watermelon has only 0.016g.

We used Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Watermelon, raw 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.
Pistachio
Pistachio
9
:
0
Watermelon
Watermelon
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +1533.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1110%
Contains more Phosphorus +4354.5%
Contains more Potassium +815.2%
Contains more Zinc +2100%
Contains more Copper +2995.2%
Contains more Manganese +3057.9%
Contains more Selenium +1650%
Equal in Sodium - 1
Pistachio
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Watermelon
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 9% 8% 5% 10% 1% 3% 14% 5% 3%
Contains more Calcium +1400%
Contains more Iron +1533.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1110%
Contains more Phosphorus +4354.5%
Contains more Potassium +815.2%
Contains more Zinc +2100%
Contains more Copper +2995.2%
Contains more Manganese +3057.9%
Contains more Selenium +1650%
Equal in Sodium - 1

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.
Pistachio
Pistachio
7
:
3
Watermelon
Watermelon
Contains more Vitamin E +5620%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +661.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +630.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3677.8%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +44.6%
Pistachio
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%
Watermelon
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 1% 0% 27% 9% 5% 4% 14% 11% 3% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +5620%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +661.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +630.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +135.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3677.8%
Contains more Folate +1600%
Contains more Vitamin A +10.3%
Contains more Vitamin C +44.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pistachio
Pistachio
4
:
1
Watermelon
Watermelon
Contains more Protein +3204.9%
Contains more Fats +30113.3%
Contains more Carbs +259.9%
Contains more Other +1141.7%
Contains more Water +1992.7%
Pistachio
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
Watermelon
8% 91%
Protein: 0.61 g
Fats: 0.15 g
Carbs: 7.55 g
Water: 91.45 g
Other: 0.24 g
Contains more Protein +3204.9%
Contains more Fats +30113.3%
Contains more Carbs +259.9%
Contains more Other +1141.7%
Contains more Water +1992.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pistachio
Pistachio
2
:
1
Watermelon
Watermelon
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62756.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28660%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%
Pistachio
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Watermelon
16% 36% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.016 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.037 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.05 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +62756.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28660%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pistachio
Pistachio
3
:
2
Watermelon
Watermelon
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +467.8%
Contains more Maltose +183.3%
Contains more Glucose +393.8%
Contains more Fructose +1300%
Pistachio
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
Watermelon
19% 25% 54%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 1.21 g
Glucose: 1.58 g
Fructose: 3.36 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0.06 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Starch +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +467.8%
Contains more Maltose +183.3%
Contains more Glucose +393.8%
Contains more Fructose +1300%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Watermelon Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 7.15g Pistachio
Protein 20.16g 0.61g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 0.15g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 7.55g Pistachio
Calories 560kcal 30kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g 0g Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g 3.36g Watermelon
Sugar 7.66g 6.2g Watermelon
Fiber 10.6g 0.4g Pistachio
Calcium 105mg 7mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 0.24mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 10mg Pistachio
Phosphorus 490mg 11mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 112mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 1mg
Zinc 2.2mg 0.1mg Pistachio
Copper 1.3mg 0.042mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 0.038mg Pistachio
Selenium 7µg 0.4µg Pistachio
Vitamin A 516IU 569IU Watermelon
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 28µg Watermelon
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.05mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 8.1mg Watermelon
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.033mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.021mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 0.178mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.221mg Pistachio
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.045mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg 3µg Pistachio
Vitamin K 0.1µg Watermelon
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.007mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.027mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.019mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 0.018mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.062mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.006mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.015mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.016mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.006mg Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 0.016g Watermelon
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 0.037g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.05g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Watermelon
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
9%
Watermelon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
6%
Watermelon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.46g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Watermelon
Watermelon is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.891g)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon
Watermelon is cheaper (difference - $2.5)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 48)
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
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (1 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Watermelon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167765/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.