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Pistachio vs. Khorasan wheat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Pistachio and Khorasan wheat different?

  • Pistachio is 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 from Khorasan wheat is 135% higher.
  • Pistachio contains 30 times more Saturated Fat than Khorasan wheat. While Pistachio contains 5.907g of Saturated Fat, Khorasan wheat contains only 0.196g.

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.
Pistachio
Pistachio
6
:
4
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat
Contains more Calcium +377.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%
Contains more Potassium +154.3%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Copper +156.9%
Contains more Zinc +67.3%
Contains more Manganese +127.9%
Contains more Selenium +1064.3%
Equal in Iron - 3.77
Equal in Magnesium - 130
Pistachio
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 32% 147% 87% 210% 91% 1% 60% 434% 157% 39%
Khorasan wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 142% 93% 156% 36% 1% 101% 169% 357% 445%
Contains more Calcium +377.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +34.6%
Contains more Potassium +154.3%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Copper +156.9%
Contains more Zinc +67.3%
Contains more Manganese +127.9%
Contains more Selenium +1064.3%
Equal in Iron - 3.77
Equal in Magnesium - 130

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
8
:
4
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat
Contains more Vitamin A +5060%
Contains more Vitamin E +368.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +556.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +390.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.5%
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%
Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 142% 43% 120% 57% 60% 0% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +5060%
Contains more Vitamin E +368.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +53.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +556.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +390.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +82.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pistachio
Pistachio
3
:
2
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat
Contains more Protein +38.7%
Contains more Fats +2027.7%
Contains more Other +77.4%
Contains more Carbs +159.8%
Contains more Water +153.3%
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
Khorasan wheat
15% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 14.54 g
Fats: 2.13 g
Carbs: 70.58 g
Water: 11.07 g
Other: 1.68 g
Contains more Protein +38.7%
Contains more Fats +2027.7%
Contains more Other +77.4%
Contains more Carbs +159.8%
Contains more Water +153.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pistachio
Pistachio
2
:
1
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10818.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2215.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%
Pistachio
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 14.38 g
Khorasan wheat
19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: 0.196 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.213 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.621 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +10818.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2215.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.7%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pistachio
Pistachio
2
:
3
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat
Contains more Sucrose +1149.1%
Contains more Fructose +118.2%
Contains more Starch +3038.3%
Contains more Glucose +93.8%
Contains more Maltose +3758.8%
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
Khorasan wheat
87% 11%
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 Sucrose +1149.1%
Contains more Fructose +118.2%
Contains more Starch +3038.3%
Contains more Glucose +93.8%
Contains more Maltose +3758.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pistachio Khorasan wheat Opinion
Net carbs 16.57g 59.48g Khorasan wheat
Protein 20.16g 14.54g Pistachio
Fats 45.32g 2.13g Pistachio
Carbs 27.17g 70.58g Khorasan wheat
Calories 560kcal 337kcal Pistachio
Starch 1.67g 52.41g Khorasan wheat
Fructose 0.24g 0.11g Pistachio
Sugar 7.66g 7.84g Pistachio
Fiber 10.6g 11.1g Khorasan wheat
Calcium 105mg 22mg Pistachio
Iron 3.92mg 3.77mg Pistachio
Magnesium 121mg 130mg Khorasan wheat
Phosphorus 490mg 364mg Pistachio
Potassium 1025mg 403mg Pistachio
Sodium 1mg 5mg Pistachio
Zinc 2.2mg 3.68mg Khorasan wheat
Copper 1.3mg 0.506mg Pistachio
Manganese 1.2mg 2.735mg Khorasan wheat
Selenium 7µg 81.5µg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin A 516IU 10IU Pistachio
Vitamin A RAE 26µg 1µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg 0.61mg Pistachio
Vitamin C 5.6mg 0mg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.87mg 0.566mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.16mg 0.184mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B3 1.3mg 6.375mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B5 0.52mg 0.949mg Khorasan wheat
Vitamin B6 1.7mg 0.259mg Pistachio
Folate 51µg Pistachio
Vitamin K 1.8µg Khorasan wheat
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.13mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.684mg 0.442mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.917mg 0.566mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.604mg 1.112mg Pistachio
Lysine 1.138mg 0.416mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.36mg 0.251mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 1.092mg 0.772mg Pistachio
Valine 1.249mg 0.687mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.512mg 0.379mg Pistachio
Trans Fat 0g 0.005g Pistachio
Saturated Fat 5.907g 0.196g Khorasan wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 23.257g 0.213g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 14.38g 0.621g Pistachio
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g Pistachio
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g Khorasan wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Pistachio Khorasan wheat
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
36%
Khorasan wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
125%
Pistachio
150%
Khorasan wheat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.711g)
Which food is cheaper?
Khorasan wheat
Khorasan wheat is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
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.

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. Khorasan wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169743/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.