Pistachio vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are pistachios and khorasan wheat different?
- Pistachios are higher in vitamin B6, copper, vitamin B1, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamin E; however, khorasan wheat is richer in selenium, manganese, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for selenium for khorasan wheat is 135% higher.
- Pistachios contain 30 times more saturated fat than khorasan wheat. While pistachios contain 5.907g of saturated fat, khorasan wheat contains only 0.196g.
- Pistachios have a lower glycemic index (28) than khorasan wheat (40).
Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, uncooked are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +377.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +154.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +156.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +34.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +67.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +127.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1064.3% |
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 | +2500% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +368.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +53.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +556.4% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +15% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +390.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +82.5% |
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:
14.54 g
Fats:
2.13 g
Carbs:
70.58 g
Water:
11.07 g
Other:
1.68 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +38.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2027.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.4% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +159.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +153.3% |
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
0.196 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.621 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +10818.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2215.6% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.7% |
Carbohydrate type comparison
Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Starch:
52.41 g
Sucrose:
0.55 g
Glucose:
0.62 g
Fructose:
0.11 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
6.56 g
Galactose:
0 g
| Contains more SucroseSucrose | +1149.1% |
| Contains more FructoseFructose | +118.2% |
| Contains more StarchStarch | +3038.3% |
| Contains more GlucoseGlucose | +93.8% |
| Contains more MaltoseMaltose | +3758.8% |
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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 | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Selenium | 7µg | 81.5µg | 135% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.7mg | 0.259mg | 111% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 14.38g | 0.621g | 92% |
| Copper | 1.3mg | 0.506mg | 88% |
| Manganese | 1.2mg | 2.735mg | 67% |
| Fats | 45.32g | 2.13g | 66% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 23.257g | 0.213g | 58% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.3mg | 6.375mg | 32% |
| Saturated fat | 5.907g | 0.196g | 26% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.87mg | 0.566mg | 25% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 52.41g | 21% |
| Potassium | 1025mg | 403mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 490mg | 364mg | 18% |
| Vitamin E | 2.86mg | 0.61mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 27.17g | 70.58g | 14% |
| Folate | 51µg | 13% | |
| Zinc | 2.2mg | 3.68mg | 13% |
| Protein | 20.16g | 14.54g | 11% |
| Calories | 560kcal | 337kcal | 11% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.52mg | 0.949mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 105mg | 22mg | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 5.6mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Choline | 25.8mg | 5% | |
| Vitamin A | 26µg | 1µg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 1.8µg | 2% | |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.16mg | 0.184mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 10.6g | 11.1g | 2% |
| Iron | 3.92mg | 3.77mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 121mg | 130mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 16.57g | 59.48g | N/A |
| Sugar | 7.66g | 7.84g | N/A |
| Sodium | 1mg | 5mg | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | 0.005g | N/A |
| Tryptophan | 0.251mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.684mg | 0.442mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.917mg | 0.566mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.604mg | 1.112mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 1.138mg | 0.416mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.36mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.092mg | 0.772mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.249mg | 0.687mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.512mg | 0.379mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0.11g | 0% |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.048g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | N/A |
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.711g)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
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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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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