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Oat vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oat and Pistachio different?

  • Oat is higher in Manganese, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Magnesium, and Iron, however, Pistachio is richer in Vitamin B6, Copper, Potassium, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Manganese from Oat is 162% higher.
  • Oat contains 3 times more Vitamin B5 than Pistachio. While Oat contains 1.349mg of Vitamin B5, Pistachio contains only 0.52mg.
  • Oat has less Saturated Fat.

Oats and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw 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.
Oat
Oat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 16% 38% 177% 209% 108% 224% 0.26% 641% 0%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +46.3%
Contains more IronIron +20.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +80.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +309.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +138.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +107.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -50%
~equal in Phosphorus ~490mg

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.
Oat
Oat
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 191% 32% 18% 81% 27% 0% 0% 42% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 19% 31% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +159.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +35.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1328.6%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg
~equal in Folate ~51µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
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17% 7% 66% 8% 2%
Protein: 16.89 g
Fats: 6.9 g
Carbs: 66.27 g
Water: 8.22 g
Other: 1.72 g
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
Contains more CarbsCarbs +143.9%
Contains more WaterWater +88.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19.4%
Contains more FatsFats +556.8%
Contains more OtherOther +73.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oat
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21% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.217 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.178 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.535 g
14% 53% 33%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -79.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +967.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +467.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oat Pistachio
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Oat Pistachio Opinion
Calories 389kcal 560kcal Pistachio
Protein 16.89g 20.16g Pistachio
Fats 6.9g 45.32g Pistachio
Vitamin C 0mg 5.6mg Pistachio
Net carbs 55.67g 16.57g Oat
Carbs 66.27g 27.17g Oat
Magnesium 177mg 121mg Oat
Calcium 54mg 105mg Pistachio
Potassium 429mg 1025mg Pistachio
Iron 4.72mg 3.92mg Oat
Sugar 7.66g Oat
Fiber 10.6g 10.6g
Copper 0.626mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Zinc 3.97mg 2.2mg Oat
Starch 1.67g Pistachio
Phosphorus 523mg 490mg Oat
Sodium 2mg 1mg Pistachio
Vitamin A 0IU 516IU Pistachio
Vitamin A 0µg 26µg Pistachio
Vitamin E 2.86mg Pistachio
Manganese 4.916mg 1.2mg Oat
Selenium 7µg Pistachio
Vitamin B1 0.763mg 0.87mg Pistachio
Vitamin B2 0.139mg 0.16mg Pistachio
Vitamin B3 0.961mg 1.3mg Pistachio
Vitamin B5 1.349mg 0.52mg Oat
Vitamin B6 0.119mg 1.7mg Pistachio
Folate 56µg 51µg Oat
Saturated Fat 1.217g 5.907g Oat
Monounsaturated Fat 2.178g 23.257g Pistachio
Polyunsaturated fat 2.535g 14.38g Pistachio
Tryptophan 0.234mg 0.251mg Pistachio
Threonine 0.575mg 0.684mg Pistachio
Isoleucine 0.694mg 0.917mg Pistachio
Leucine 1.284mg 1.604mg Pistachio
Lysine 0.701mg 1.138mg Pistachio
Methionine 0.312mg 0.36mg Pistachio
Phenylalanine 0.895mg 1.092mg Pistachio
Valine 0.937mg 1.249mg Pistachio
Histidine 0.405mg 0.512mg Pistachio
Fructose 0.24g 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
Oat Pistachio
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
30%
Oat
65%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
154%
Oat
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pistachio
Pistachio is lower in glycemic index (difference - 31)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Oat
Oat is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Oat
Oat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.69g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oat
Oat is cheaper (difference - $2)
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.

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. Oat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169705/nutrients
  2. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.