Peanut vs. Pistachio — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are peanuts and pistachios different?
- Peanuts are richer in vitamin B3, folate, vitamin E, manganese, vitamin B5, and magnesium, while pistachios are higher in vitamin B6, vitamin B1, copper, and phosphorus.
- Pistachios cover your daily need for vitamin B6, 104% more than peanuts.
- Peanuts contain 9 times more vitamin B3 than pistachios. Peanuts contain 12.066mg of vitamin B3, while pistachios contain 1.3mg.
- Pistachios have a higher glycemic index (28) than peanuts (13).
Peanuts, all types, raw and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw types were 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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +38.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +16.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +48.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +61.2% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +14.1% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +45.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +13.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +30.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.4% |
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 EVitamin E | +191.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +828.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +239.8% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +370.6% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +35.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +18.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +388.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +28% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +48.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +68.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +27.9% |
~equal in
Fats
~45.32g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
~equal in
Saturated fat
~5.907g
~equal in
Monounsaturated fat
~23.257g
~equal in
Polyunsaturated fat
~14.38g
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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| Vitamin B6 | 0.348mg | 1.7mg | 104% |
| Vitamin B3 | 12.066mg | 1.3mg | 67% |
| Folate | 240µg | 51µg | 47% |
| Vitamin E | 8.33mg | 2.86mg | 36% |
| Manganese | 1.934mg | 1.2mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B5 | 1.767mg | 0.52mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.64mg | 0.87mg | 19% |
| Copper | 1.144mg | 1.3mg | 17% |
| Phosphorus | 376mg | 490mg | 16% |
| Protein | 25.8g | 20.16g | 11% |
| Magnesium | 168mg | 121mg | 11% |
| Zinc | 3.27mg | 2.2mg | 10% |
| Choline | 52.5mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 705mg | 1025mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4.58mg | 3.92mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 8.5g | 10.6g | 8% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 15.558g | 14.38g | 8% |
| Fats | 49.24g | 45.32g | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 5.6mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 16.13g | 27.17g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 24.426g | 23.257g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 6.279g | 5.907g | 2% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.135mg | 0.16mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1mg | 1% |
| Starch | 1.67g | 1% | |
| Calcium | 92mg | 105mg | 1% |
| Calories | 567kcal | 560kcal | 0% |
| Net carbs | 7.63g | 16.57g | N/A |
| Sugar | 4.72g | 7.66g | N/A |
| Selenium | 7.2µg | 7µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.25mg | 0.251mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.883mg | 0.684mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.907mg | 0.917mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.672mg | 1.604mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.926mg | 1.138mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.317mg | 0.36mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.377mg | 1.092mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.082mg | 1.249mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.652mg | 0.512mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.24g | 0% | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 14.091g | N/A |
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
75%
63%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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125%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pistachio is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.372g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pistachio is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Peanut is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.94g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Peanut is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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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