Pistachio vs. Watermelon seeds — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between Pistachio and Watermelon seeds
- Pistachio has more Vitamin B6, Copper, and Vitamin B1, however, Watermelon seeds are higher in Magnesium, Zinc, Iron, Phosphorus, Manganese, and Vitamin B3.
- Pistachio covers your daily Vitamin B6 needs 124% more than Watermelon seeds.
- Watermelon seeds contain 5 times less Vitamin B1 than Pistachio. Pistachio contains 0.87mg of Vitamin B1, while Watermelon seeds contain 0.19mg.
- Pistachio has less Saturated Fat.
Food varieties used in this article are Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Seeds, watermelon seed kernels, dried.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +94.4% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +89.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -99% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +325.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +85.7% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +365.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +54.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +34.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +357.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +50.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1810.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +173.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +13.7% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.16 g
Fats:
45.32 g
Carbs:
27.17 g
Water:
4.37 g
Other:
2.98 g
Protein:
28.33 g
Fats:
47.37 g
Carbs:
15.31 g
Water:
5.05 g
Other:
3.94 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +77.5% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +40.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +15.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +32.2% |
~equal in
Fats
~47.37g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
14.38 g
Saturated Fat:
Sat. Fat
9.779 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
Mono. Fat
7.407 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
28.094 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -39.6% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +214% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +95.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 560kcal | 557kcal |
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| Protein | 20.16g | 28.33g |
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| Fats | 45.32g | 47.37g |
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| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0mg |
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| Net carbs | 16.57g | 15.31g |
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| Carbs | 27.17g | 15.31g |
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| Magnesium | 121mg | 515mg |
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| Calcium | 105mg | 54mg |
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| Potassium | 1025mg | 648mg |
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| Iron | 3.92mg | 7.28mg |
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| Sugar | 7.66g |
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| Fiber | 10.6g |
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| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.686mg |
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| Zinc | 2.2mg | 10.24mg |
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| Starch | 1.67g |
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| Phosphorus | 490mg | 755mg |
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| Sodium | 1mg | 99mg |
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| Vitamin A | 516IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin A RAE | 26µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin E | 2.86mg |
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| Manganese | 1.2mg | 1.614mg |
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| Selenium | 7µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 0.19mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.145mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 3.55mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 0.346mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 0.089mg |
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| Folate | 51µg | 58µg |
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| Saturated Fat | 5.907g | 9.779g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 23.257g | 7.407g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 28.094g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.39mg |
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| Threonine | 0.684mg | 1.112mg |
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| Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 1.342mg |
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| Leucine | 1.604mg | 2.149mg |
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| Lysine | 1.138mg | 0.887mg |
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| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0.834mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 2.031mg |
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| Valine | 1.249mg | 1.556mg |
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| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0.775mg |
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| Fructose | 0.24g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
65%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
177%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Watermelon seeds is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Watermelon seeds is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Watermelon seeds is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 98mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pistachio is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.872g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.